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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
Situated inside a luxury hotel, a good LaMelo Ball alley-oop pass away from Spectrum Center, the architect of the Charlotte Hornets’ resurgence is relaxed momentarily.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
The cooling sensation from menthol can help relax muscles, improve circulation, and reduce pain signals associated with tension headaches.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
Exhaling occurs when the diaphragm relaxes and the chest recoils.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
After a day spent exploring, guests can relax at The Still, the world-class spa, located at the ranch’s sibling property, The Swag.
—Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
The cooling sensation from menthol can help relax muscles, improve circulation, and reduce pain signals associated with tension headaches.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
Exhaling occurs when the diaphragm relaxes and the chest recoils.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
After a day spent exploring, guests can relax at The Still, the world-class spa, located at the ranch’s sibling property, The Swag.
—Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relax
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Made for unwinding, dreaming and everything in between, this 100% organic cotton sleepwear is crafted from naturally soft, breathable fabric that keeps you comfortable all night long.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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This is, in other words, the perfect location for those who want to dive into the city’s cultural moshpit, then unwind in the urban countryside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Israel is loosening restrictions implemented during wartime after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, paving the way for schools and workplaces to reopen.—
Riane Lumer,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Nashville Predators moseyed westward for a California swing that started with a tie-breaking triumph against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, continued with another deadlock-loosening clash with the Kings on Monday and will wrap up versus the Ducks on Tuesday.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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Some of the kinder ones would give a Christmas tip if the apprentices did a good job cleaning their boots but others, basking in the new money of the Premier League, preferred to peacock.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The various sights at the castle – a decent history museum, frescoed chapel, old-fashioned printing press, and wine cellar – are cute, but the real reason to come up here is to bask in the sweeping panoramas.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
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The case for more medical freedom rests on laudable principles.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Also, Goldman’s framework rests not on a direct count of jobs lost to AI and jobs created by AI in real time, but on inferences derived from a regression analysis.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Scientists say taking brief moments to decompress during the workday and after can improve mood, sharpen focus and boost energy levels.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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This is a good spot to decompress between the morning hustle and the evening ahead.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Once chilled, top with berries and garnishes as desired.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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The committee is considering changes to the law, which many in the real estate industry believe has chilled development in the city.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Another obvious, simple solution is just to chill out.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Surely, even the most fervent ideologues could chill out on July Fourth.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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When the White House proposed winding down SLS and the Orion spacecraft after just three flights in its budget request to Congress last May, lobbyists from contractors like Boeing and Lockheed Martin flooded Capitol Hill.—
Sana Pashankar,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Ultimately, the Archdiocese made the decision to wind down academic interventions and retain focus on social work, speech, and other services.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Relax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relax. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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