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
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.
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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
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
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The flexible pull-on waistband stays relaxed from your morning commute to dinner plans.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Restrictions on cleats were relaxed, so players could put social justice messages on them.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Serve chilled with lettuce leaves, if desired, or on its own.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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And at times, the fluid warms up along the way, leaving some parts of the processor chilled and others dangerously hot.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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“Decompressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decompressed. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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