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
Most importantly, Cancer, make time to decompress by watching a seasonal rom-com to elevate your spirit.
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Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
There, the Kinzounzas finally started to decompress.
—Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Oct. 2025
Though generous with his time and quick with his wit, Propes needs to decompress on his own after spending time with others.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 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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Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
There, the Kinzounzas finally started to decompress.
—Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Oct. 2025
Though generous with his time and quick with his wit, Propes needs to decompress on his own after spending time with others.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decompress
relax
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Acidic and fizzy drinks can increase pressure in the stomach and cause the muscle at the top of the stomach to relax, allowing acid to come back up.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
9 Nov. 2025
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Good food and drink plus a chance to relax will please you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Decompress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decompress. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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