decompressed

past tense of decompress

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of decompressed With the Liverpool block decompressed, Rodri turns, opening a passing option to Bernardo, which triggers a forward sequence from City into the space that’s been created. — Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 27 May 2026 Alpert was also incredibly impressed by how quickly the mattress decompressed after delivery. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decompressed
Verb
  • Ippolito has an easy charm and nonchalance about him, possibly due to being jet-lagged and sleep-deprived, but his general vibe is relaxed.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The adjustable zipper and relaxed fit leave room for endless layering possibilities, like over a thin T-shirt or under a bulky coat depending on the occasion.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Preckwinkle helped get Johnson elected to the County Board but the relationship between the two has since chilled.
    — A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Garrity's former support of data centers has chilled to the point of her calling for a moratorium on their development.
    — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

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“Decompressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decompressed. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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