as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
he watches classic movie comedies as a way to de-stress
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Recent Examples of de-stress
If a summer de-stressing session is your top priority, Western Massachusetts should be top of mind.
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
That can take off the pressure and help us de-stress.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Any woman who enjoys de-stressing in a warm bath will love this calming bath bomb set.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
The two-hour disconnect from reality combines aspects of meditation and aromatherapy with de-stressing vibration therapy and traditional spa services.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2025
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
That can take off the pressure and help us de-stress.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Any woman who enjoys de-stressing in a warm bath will love this calming bath bomb set.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
The two-hour disconnect from reality combines aspects of meditation and aromatherapy with de-stressing vibration therapy and traditional spa services.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for de-stress
Recent Examples of Synonyms for de-stress
relax
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The mood among the squad was relaxed throughout Monday and Tuesday.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Or Martha’s Vineyard to relax around the shores with their families.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
22 May 2025
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“De-stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de-stress. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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