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
Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
Take a moment to decompress and relax.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 18 Sep. 2025
ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2025
Plus, the unboxing and decompression was easy enough for Moon to set it up alone.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2025
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Verb
In today's world, many people spend hours staring at computer screens, scrolling on their phones, and sitting in front of TVs to relax and decompress.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
Take a moment to decompress and relax.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
Found in translation In a way, human language acts as a compression and decompression scheme—the listener must decompress the meaning of words in the same way the speaker intended when encoding the message for them to be properly understood.
—ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2025
Plus, the unboxing and decompression was easy enough for Moon to set it up alone.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2025
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The Athmile Wide-Leg Sweatpants, which shoppers love for traveling, running errands, and relaxing at home, have a super-soft fleece lining and pockets big enough for smartphones.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Take time to relax and enjoy yourself.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Pagosa Springs Looking for a destination that combines mountain adventures and deep relaxation?—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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In a living room, a large tapestry can create a striking focal point, while a bedroom may benefit from softer, muted pieces that complement bedding and promote relaxation.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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Getting enough rest supports your teen’s immune system, mood, and focus, making sleep a true priority for their health and well-being.—
Kris Ann Valdez,
Parents,
22 Oct. 2025
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Citing popular demand for its regular sandwich menu, Mudgie’s will give its brunch menu on Sunday a rest and instead will offer its full menu.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Decompress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decompress. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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