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as in to chill
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
she took deep breaths to relax before going on stage
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as in to bask
to refrain from labor or exertion
I just want to kick back and relax after mowing that huge lawn
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Recent Examples of relax
Where most members clubs try to offer a luxurious experience for the wealthy through elevated design, upscale food and posh clientele, taking time to relax and enjoy a pot of tea is what NEHIMA sees as the ultimate luxury.
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Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
To escape such officials said to relax and swim toward the shore.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
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
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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Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
To escape such officials said to relax and swim toward the shore.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relax
Verb
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Journalists who disagree with Trump have been called out by name and attacked in an effort to chill speech and discourage opposition.—
John A. Ragosta,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2025
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It’s chilled, refreshing, and highlights fresh Gulf seafood.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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Her avocados, for instance, are almost always halved, loosened from the skin, which remains to protect the fruit, then sliced, drizzled with lemon or lime juice and seasoned with salt, pepper and often chopped chives.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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Missing or loosened stones create tripping hazards, and city workers must frequently be dispatched to carry out repairs.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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To take another cruise, basking in the sun and in the love of family, surrounded by seas and skies that are drenched in blue — her favorite color, the calming color of hope.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Vacationers can bask at how well the natural world and hospitality world harmonize here during a morning walk along the shore, an afternoon lagoon excursion or a candlelit dinner at the waterfront Riva Italian restaurant.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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On Fridays, employees would kick back after a long week for music and wine nights, unwinding to the soothing sounds of a rotating cast of colleagues playing the office piano late into the night.—
Karen Hao,
Wired News,
21 May 2025
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The star of Mugler’s Angel Stellar campaign shares her beauty secrets and favorite ways to unwind.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
16 May 2025
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In the first chapter, blue morning light rests over waves crashing against a shoreline, and off into the distance, Yates rides a jet ski, almost comically unbothered by the chop of the sea.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
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Airmen laid to rest More than 200 people honored Darrigan on Saturday in Wappingers Falls, some waving flags from the sidewalk during the procession to the church, others saluting him at a graveside ceremony under cloudy skies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 May 2025
Verb
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One area that Spoelstra needs to address after taking some time to decompress this offseason is the Heat’s inefficient offense.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
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Refreshing scents, like vanilla, lavender, and mint, create instant calm in the peace of her own shower. $10 at Amazon Pretty Puzzles Give mom the gift of a relaxing hobby to decompress after long days.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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“Relax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relax. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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