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
To decompress in the evening after work, flick on an amber lamp (amber bulbs are available at the hardware store).
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Petra Guglielmetti, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
There's still some decompressing to do.
—Ren Clayton, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Right now, everyone is decompressing from the season that just ended.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026
Before resurfacing, the divers must stay in shallow water to decompress after ascending from the cave’s depths.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
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Petra Guglielmetti, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
There's still some decompressing to do.
—Ren Clayton, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Right now, everyone is decompressing from the season that just ended.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026
Before resurfacing, the divers must stay in shallow water to decompress after ascending from the cave’s depths.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decompress
relax
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Just 1,040 afternoons to sit by the pool, play catch in the yard with your kids, or just relax and enjoy life on the patio.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Book a room with a view, then sit back, relax, and enjoy your stay.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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“Decompress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decompress. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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