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
Macchiato decompressed in a foster home following her rescue, and soon the 9-year-old canine was adopted, according to the non-profit organization.
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 17 July 2025
After a dramatic and magical playoff run, the Pacers had almost no time to decompress before making important decisions.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Eager to give her the opportunity to decompress in a home setting, Traynor stepped up to foster Sheeba for a few months.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Mike Shildt was finished with his postgame media gathering on Friday night and was beginning the process of decompressing after another long, tense game.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2025
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 17 July 2025
After a dramatic and magical playoff run, the Pacers had almost no time to decompress before making important decisions.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Eager to give her the opportunity to decompress in a home setting, Traynor stepped up to foster Sheeba for a few months.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Mike Shildt was finished with his postgame media gathering on Friday night and was beginning the process of decompressing after another long, tense game.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decompress
relax
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Guests can witness the eclipse surrounded by mountains and immersed in pristine Icelandic nature, from the comfort of the lodge's private Spa House, relaxing in the sauna, hot and cold tubs, with lakeside views as the Moon's shadow passes overhead.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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In a video posted on July 17, with 897 likes, Quintana relaxes on the couch with her young son and their pet cat.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Decompress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decompress. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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