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
  • In 2021, Moroccan authorities relaxed border enforcement amid a diplomatic dispute with Spain, allowing 6,000 migrants to enter Ceuta in a single day.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • The deep indigo color has no fading, which gives the jeans a sleeker look, and the leg is relaxed throughout but doesn’t look slouchy.
    Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • He was just chilled about it and wouldn’t make another mistake after that.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • Add ice and shake for 15 seconds, or until the cocktail is well chilled and properly diluted.
    John Kell, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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“Decompressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decompressed. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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