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
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026
Before resurfacing, the divers must stay in shallow water to decompress after ascending from the cave’s depths.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Yoga classes teach ways to keep the decompression going at home, and guests can swing away at the adjoining golf course.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
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Verb
Right now, everyone is decompressing from the season that just ended.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026
Before resurfacing, the divers must stay in shallow water to decompress after ascending from the cave’s depths.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Noun
Still, there have been bright spots, particularly Sánchez’s emergence from a tough start at Wrigley Field two weeks ago all the better and Zack Wheeler’s solid appearance in his three starts back after thoracic outlet decompression surgery.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Yoga classes teach ways to keep the decompression going at home, and guests can swing away at the adjoining golf course.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
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Richards, who began relaxing her hair at 13-years-old, echoes this.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
29 May 2026
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The important thing with knowing the danger is to accept it and relax.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The spa With 11 treatment rooms, including a couples’ area, and men’s and women’s relaxation areas with hydrotherapy areas, the spa is a substantial amenity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Make waves at this pool party featuring relaxation, dancing, an extensive lineup of drag and burlesque performances and beats by Mothership Connection.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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Mild symptoms can often be managed with rest, fluids and over-the-counter pain relievers.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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One notable aspect of sleepmaxxing is that those who dig in tend to view sleep more as a performance tool than as a period of rest.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Decompress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decompress. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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