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as in to unwind
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
The government has relaxed its once-cumbersome visa process and invested heavily in airport and road upgrades to make the country’s immense, underexplored landscapes more accessible.
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Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
The device delivers the anti-spasticity medication baclofen directly into the spinal fluid to help relax muscles and ease spasticity.
—Tricia Despres, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Garrett racked up five sacks in Cleveland's Week 8 loss to the New England Patriots and then got a chance to relax during the Browns' bye week.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Kiwis are high in potassium, which can help relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
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Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
The device delivers the anti-spasticity medication baclofen directly into the spinal fluid to help relax muscles and ease spasticity.
—Tricia Despres, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Garrett racked up five sacks in Cleveland's Week 8 loss to the New England Patriots and then got a chance to relax during the Browns' bye week.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Kiwis are high in potassium, which can help relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relax
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Here are the five scenes where Hollywood still unwinds, one fry, martini and romaine leaf at a time.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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Outside, guests can unwind at the hotel’s floating pool, surrounded by cabanas, lounge chairs, and a private dock.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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When drivers are operating the vehicles, the wheel’s seating surface may deform, causing the wheel nut to loosen and detach, leading to the wheel separating from the vehicle.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Gently remove the plant from its pot and loosen the roots.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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On election night, basking in her milestone accomplishment, Sheffield acknowledged that the party won't last very long.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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King dressed for the interview in a vibrant Los Angeles Dodgers jacket, basking in the afterglow of their stunning World Series victory against the Toronto Blue Jays.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Coverage decisions ultimately rest not with the White House, but with the states.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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In the video, the mako shark bursts from the water and lands on the bow of the boat, flopping around before coming to rest near the front of the vessel.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Each affords particular outlets for decompressing and harvesting the stressors of high-capacity jobs.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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There was time to decompress together after an intense match, which Ruben Amorim has stated should be a benefit to his team this campaign.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Former President Joe Biden also praised Pelosi, even though their relationship chilled after her role in efforts to pressure him to drop out of the 2024 presidential campaign.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Other snapshots included one of Graham chilling in a pink sweatsuit in the backseat of a car, her $1,250 dress and heels in a pile beside her.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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And someone who is a great listener, respectful, caring, chilled out, someone who supports my dreams – and is cool with my chaos!—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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When: Friday, later evening For: A date with your sofa Where: At home The key piece: Curling up and chilling out calls for the softest pajamas ever.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Department of Transportation is still requiring airlines to reduce flight schedules by 10% at 40 major airports nationwide, even as the government shutdown winds down.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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With illustrations by Clement Hurd, the book follows the quiet ritual of winding down at the end of the day.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Relax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relax. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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