as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
he watches classic movie comedies as a way to de-stress
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of de-stress
Each of the following leafy spots offers a close connection with nature, something that is sure to de-stress.
—
Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Thrive Market cofounder and CEO Nick Green lives by his business’ mantra for people to live healthier lives—for him, that means de-stressing with cold plunges right outside his bedroom.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2025
Their mission is to help people de-stress and reconnect with joy.
—Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
The practice has gone viral on TikTok, with its proponents swearing that spending a few minutes lying on a hardwood floor, carpet, or even grass is an easy way to relax and de-stress.
—Paul McClure 24, New Atlas, 24 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for de-stress
Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Thrive Market cofounder and CEO Nick Green lives by his business’ mantra for people to live healthier lives—for him, that means de-stressing with cold plunges right outside his bedroom.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2025
Their mission is to help people de-stress and reconnect with joy.
—Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
The practice has gone viral on TikTok, with its proponents swearing that spending a few minutes lying on a hardwood floor, carpet, or even grass is an easy way to relax and de-stress.
—Paul McClure 24, New Atlas, 24 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for de-stress
Recent Examples of Synonyms for de-stress
relax
Verb
-
Acidic and fizzy drinks can increase pressure in the stomach and cause the muscle at the top of the stomach to relax, allowing acid to come back up.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
9 Nov. 2025
-
Good food and drink plus a chance to relax will please you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“De-stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de-stress. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share