as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
after she gets home from work, she needs some time to decompress before preparing dinner
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Recent Examples of decompress
There, the Kinzounzas finally started to decompress.
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Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Oct. 2025
Even legends need to decompress.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
Sushi was returned to the Meow Parlour, spending some time in foster to decompress before making his way back to the café.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
In today's world, many people spend hours staring at computer screens, scrolling on their phones, and sitting in front of TVs to relax and decompress.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
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Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Oct. 2025
Even legends need to decompress.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
Sushi was returned to the Meow Parlour, spending some time in foster to decompress before making his way back to the café.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
In today's world, many people spend hours staring at computer screens, scrolling on their phones, and sitting in front of TVs to relax and decompress.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for decompress
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decompress
relax
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Botox is still a relatively new way of treating TMJ; it is reported to help ease jaw tension, headaches, and other symptoms by relaxing the muscles.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
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Dreaming of a relaxing vacation with breathtaking views?—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Decompress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decompress. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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