as in relaxed
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 decompressed
Alpert was also incredibly impressed by how quickly the mattress decompressed after delivery.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decompressed
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Wood is said to be keen to prioritize other writing, while the BBC was relaxed about moving on from the series.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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The wide-leg pants are relaxed without looking sloppy and the zip-up jacket comes in handy when the plane or a cafe suddenly feels like a refrigerator.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Gradually stream 1⅓ cups chilled heavy cream into bowl, tossing flour mixture constantly with a fork to distribute.—
Claire Saffitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
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If ribs are chilled, remove and discard plastic wrap.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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“Decompressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decompressed. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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