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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
Within the store, the boutique owner has worked to create a cozy, relaxing atmosphere that includes a large table where crafters can socialize, knit and crochet together.
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Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
Will Trump's cuts to the FDA and CDC cause more people to relax their view of smoking?
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
The steel mill is still the lake’s biggest polluter, and as recently as 2007 the EPA intervened to prevent Indiana from scrapping or relaxing limits in the facility’s water pollution permit.
—Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Read in the Park Whether sitting on a bench, lying on a blanket, or in the grass, few things are as relaxing as reading a book in the park on a sunny day.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
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Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
Will Trump's cuts to the FDA and CDC cause more people to relax their view of smoking?
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
The steel mill is still the lake’s biggest polluter, and as recently as 2007 the EPA intervened to prevent Indiana from scrapping or relaxing limits in the facility’s water pollution permit.
—Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Read in the Park Whether sitting on a bench, lying on a blanket, or in the grass, few things are as relaxing as reading a book in the park on a sunny day.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relax
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There's a step before planting strawberry seeds in soil: Seeds need to be chilled to improve germination.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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An early, brutal cold swept through the Interlake, chilling the earth before tens of thousands of snakes could reach the warmth of their underground dens.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Systems built on power, fear, and control are reacting because their grip is beginning to loosen.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Grey's Anatomy's vice-like grip on the medical drama genre is loosening with The Pitt, a thrilling and impeccably researched new Max series set in a Pittsburgh emergency room.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Selena Gomez is basking in her Spanish roots.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
21 Mar. 2025
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As of March 20, the sun’s journey through Aries shakes up your fifth house of love, passion and pleasure — this is your time to shine and bask in your authenticity.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Saunas along the Neris River are the way for locals and tourists to unwind at the end of the day.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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However, a rescission agreement was entered in March 2025, intending to unwind this merger, subject to shareholder approval.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
1 Apr. 2025
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Always ensure your criticisms rest on solid research and offer constructive paths forward.—
Jay Ruderman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Pope, 88, left the hospital on March 23 following a 38-day stay and has been advised to rest, with King Charles and Queen Camilla sending him their best wishes.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Wearing them is a good way to decompress after a long workday or whenever a headache hits, as the goggles combine heat, vibration, and massage.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
13 Mar. 2025
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The latter feels particularly like what audiences are hungry for right now as cooking and lifestyle shows can be a way to decompress - even if some of the content might be more aspirational than practical.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Relax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relax. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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