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
Each of the following leafy spots offers a close connection with nature, something that is sure to de-stress.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for de-stress
relax
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With a postseason spot now guaranteed, the Yankees may think the Blue Jays will relax and the door is open to pounce on the division lead.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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Two outdoor pools and a spacious spa offer plenty of space for relaxing.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
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“De-stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de-stress. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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