as in to relax
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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as in relaxation
freedom from activity or labor
the waitstaff gets a welcome period of decompression between the lunch and dinner rushes
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Recent Examples of decompress
Chandler Rome, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Wearing them is a good way to decompress after a long workday or whenever a headache hits, as the goggles combine heat, vibration, and massage.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
Defense experts could weigh in on his OCD causing sleep difficulties that led to that penchant for night drives to decompress.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025
Three weeks after the Oscars, and after a brief vacation to decompress, Moore is cozy in a sweatshirt and glasses at her home in Idaho, her 1 1/2-lb.
—Time, 16 Apr. 2025
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Two days off to decompress and diagnose the deficiencies in Smith’s swing are more productive than pushing him to play through his struggles and risking cratered confidence.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Wearing them is a good way to decompress after a long workday or whenever a headache hits, as the goggles combine heat, vibration, and massage.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
Defense experts could weigh in on his OCD causing sleep difficulties that led to that penchant for night drives to decompress.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025
Three weeks after the Oscars, and after a brief vacation to decompress, Moore is cozy in a sweatshirt and glasses at her home in Idaho, her 1 1/2-lb.
—Time, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decompress
Verb
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In the video advertisement, Fox is seen relaxing in a bubble bath, her hair styled in a blond bouffant evocative of 1960s glamour.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 May 2025
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The solid wood is durable and UV-resistant to preserve its rich hue for many relaxing summers in the sun.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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The combination of the moon’s energy and the therapeutic effects of cannabis can promote relaxation, creativity, and clarity.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
12 May 2025
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While China has signaled its willingness to come to the negotiation table with its temporary tariff relaxation, President Xi Jinping is unlikely to concede ground in the long run - particularly when facing a confrontational U.S. administration.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Even as a therapist, Luke admits to grappling with shame around rest.—
Stephanie Long,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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Wellness at the Proper Hotels is built around five pillars: movement, recovery, nourishment, rest and connection, along with substantive cutting-edge technologies that support them.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Decompress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decompress. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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