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
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Scientists say taking brief moments to decompress during the workday and after can improve mood, sharpen focus and boost energy levels.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The introduction of Zstd to DirectStorage's multi-tier decompression framework lets developers leverage the CPU or GPU for decompression.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
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Verb
With six bedrooms for up to 10 guests, the sprawling Italian villa is a stunning place to commune while offering each visitor an area to decompress on their own.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Scientists say taking brief moments to decompress during the workday and after can improve mood, sharpen focus and boost energy levels.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
The Philadelphia Phillies again should be quite good, particularly if ace right-hander Zack Wheeler makes a strong return from thoracic outlet decompression surgery.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The introduction of Zstd to DirectStorage's multi-tier decompression framework lets developers leverage the CPU or GPU for decompression.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
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Teachers were encouraged to act as therapists and relax rigor, ease grading, and lessen homework.—
Steven F. Wilson,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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But the only policy lever available to the state, and one whose impact won’t be felt until late May, is to temporarily relax the Low Carbon Fuel Standard to allow a broader range of gasoline to be used.—
James Rector,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Spa The 7,000-square-foot spa has seven treatment rooms and seven private relaxation spaces and is indulgent in every sense.—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Deep Sleep Superblend of lavender, chamomile and vetivert relieves stress, supporting relaxation and promoting restful sleep.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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For the remaining time, they are expected to stay on call, often without rest, ready to care for vulnerable New Yorkers.—
Christopher Marte,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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This means rest could be misclassified as sleep in some cases.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Decompress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decompress. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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