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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In 2014, the International Skating Union relaxed its rules to allow words in music, part of a push toward bringing the sport into the modern era.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026 -
Their posture, in general, was relaxed; their heads were up and their interactions were fluid.—
Daniel Coyle,
Big Think,
3 Feb. 2026
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Although Meta tech chief Andrew Bosworth told media outlets last week that Meta is not halting its VR efforts, the company’s outsized impact on that industry has chilled some developers and sparked fears of a VR winter, CNBC reported.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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Recent enforcement has chilled site hiring, driving wage inflation where skilled trades command premium wages.—
Brad Hunter,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Decompressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decompressed. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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