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
Any woman who enjoys de-stressing in a warm bath will love this calming bath bomb set.
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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
But most of all, the sport is extremely enjoyable and lots of fun, a way to de-stress and blow off steam, while discovering the cunning power of your inner Artemis at the same time.
—Rona Berg, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Archery demands a focus on staying present in the moment, while loading, aiming and shooting puts you into a slow repetitive flow that is at once relaxing and de-stressing, especially in a rustic outdoor setting.
—Rona Berg, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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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
But most of all, the sport is extremely enjoyable and lots of fun, a way to de-stress and blow off steam, while discovering the cunning power of your inner Artemis at the same time.
—Rona Berg, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Archery demands a focus on staying present in the moment, while loading, aiming and shooting puts you into a slow repetitive flow that is at once relaxing and de-stressing, especially in a rustic outdoor setting.
—Rona Berg, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for de-stress
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The Private Office is also a comfortable space to relax, spread out and inspire creativity.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation Progressive muscle relaxation involves slowly tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups in the body, one at a time.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
27 Apr. 2025
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“De-stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de-stress. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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