as in unaffected
having a relaxed, casual manner
a low-pressure boss who lets employees do their work without looking over their shoulders
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Recent Examples of low-pressure
Potential Tropical Cyclone One, the name of the low-pressure system developing, is forecast to become a tropical storm later Tuesday or early Wednesday along the Gulf Coast.
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Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 16 June 2026
The National Hurricane Center noted a trough of low pressure over northeastern Mexico extending into South Texas, with the potential for additional low-pressure development later this week over the northwestern Gulf.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Costa Rican authorities have issued a nationwide green alert, warning that an intensifying rainy season and a developing Pacific low-pressure system threaten to trigger even more catastrophic landslides.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Unlike pressure washing, which can damage shingles, soft washing uses low-pressure water and specialized cleaning solutions to kill algae at its source.
—Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026
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Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 16 June 2026
The National Hurricane Center noted a trough of low pressure over northeastern Mexico extending into South Texas, with the potential for additional low-pressure development later this week over the northwestern Gulf.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Costa Rican authorities have issued a nationwide green alert, warning that an intensifying rainy season and a developing Pacific low-pressure system threaten to trigger even more catastrophic landslides.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Unlike pressure washing, which can damage shingles, soft washing uses low-pressure water and specialized cleaning solutions to kill algae at its source.
—Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-pressure
Adjective
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Solar energy density in orbit can reach six times that on Earth’s surface, unaffected by night cycles, weather, or atmospheric interference.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Councilmember Kent Lee, who represents neighborhoods unaffected by the opportunity fund, suggested the city adjust the allocation formula to eliminate bank balances as a criterion.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Seventeen food and beverage options include beachside food trucks for casual family meals.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Pasjoli is his more casual French neighborhood bistro.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Frequently informal and poorly regulated, both virgin and recycled polyester supply chains can expose workers to severe human-rights risks, including harassment, violence and abuse.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Some of her success with collaborators seems to have come down to luck and an eye for talent, as in the case of the still-up-and-coming Elswit and Oppewall, who served as her informal producers during filming.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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Rent tubes from outfitters like Smoky Mountain River Rat and opt for an adventurous one-hour tube run to navigate a few rapids, or keep things more mellow on a two-hour family and dog-friendly route.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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The flavor was somewhere between a tangy sharp cheddar and a rich, mellow mild cheddar.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Reducing the stiffness of the artery Help prevent calcium buildup in the arteries, which can make the arteries harder and less flexible.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
18 June 2026
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Companies around the region are giving employees flexible hours after their respective national teams play.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Construction outside the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center has become a familiar sight in downtown Dallas since July 2025.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The park has seven lands − all tied to franchises kids are already familiar with.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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That said, its mid-calf length keeps things casual and easygoing — as does the lightweight fabric — so nothing about it feels overly restrictive.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
18 June 2026
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What really sets Salida apart is the town’s easygoing, no-frills atmosphere.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
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This nonchalant maneuver enables Jefferson to extol America as the seat and refuge of liberty over and against the contradictions of the hour.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 June 2026
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Behind the black shades, the 22-year-old looked like a mirror image of her mom, channeling Paltrow's signature nonchalant pose.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
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“Low-pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-pressure. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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