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
relax
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In the video advertisement, Fox is seen relaxing in a bubble bath, her hair styled in a blond bouffant evocative of 1960s glamour.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 May 2025
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That could change quickly once people start seeing others relaxing in the back seat, watching Netflix, while they’re stuck behind the wheel.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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“De-stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de-stress. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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