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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
Primed for both relaxing and entertaining, the landscaped property offers an infrared sauna, a putting green, an outdoor stone fireplace, and alfresco lounge and dining areas alongside the zero-edge pool and hot tub.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
The head massage was more like a scalp scratching, not relaxing at all.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 26 Sep. 2025
The plaintiffs—three current students in Brooklyn yeshivas, their parents, and two former students—ask the courts to strike down a new law that relaxes oversight of nonpublic schools.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Guests who book a massage have their choice of regular oil or oil infused with THC and CBD, which can help relax the muscles and reduce inflammation.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
The head massage was more like a scalp scratching, not relaxing at all.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 26 Sep. 2025
The plaintiffs—three current students in Brooklyn yeshivas, their parents, and two former students—ask the courts to strike down a new law that relaxes oversight of nonpublic schools.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Guests who book a massage have their choice of regular oil or oil infused with THC and CBD, which can help relax the muscles and reduce inflammation.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relax
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Airlines are taking their time unwinding the current consumer regulations.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Towns to Visit Albufeira Albufeira is the Algarve's classic resort hub where travelers can unwind on the golden beaches like Falésia and find a lively marina filled with shops, restaurants, and plenty of nightlife.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Lance Wilson, a public-relations professional who works with the Anti Police-Terror Project, warned that the council might loosen the restrictions further, potentially allowing chases for lesser crimes, such as burglary.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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The league decided to loosen some of those restrictions for the 2025 season.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The looks basked in frisky gay revelry.—
Ludwig Hurtado,
Them.,
29 Sep. 2025
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Having managed him in winter ball and tracked his tumultuous career, the Red Sox manager how much Sunday meant to the right-hander and had encouraged him to bask in the glow.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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Its credibility will rest on who is chosen to serve.—
Vilas Dhar,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Douglas crew looked rested and relaxed while on vacation over the Thanksgiving break back in 2022.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Take a moment to decompress and relax.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
18 Sep. 2025
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Then a typical work day involves plenty more opportunities to decompress.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Refrigerate at least 2 hours, until well chilled.—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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The referendum sought to overturn the council's unanimous approval of updates, whose critics said would chill protest and lead to charitable groups folding.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Mackinac Island will be busy through the end of October when things slow down, most of the 600 horses pulling carriages are taken off the island to a farm in northern Michigan to chill out over the winter and most of the hotels and bed and breakfasts close up for the season.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 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,
25 Sep. 2025
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With no agreement in place, the government will soon begin the arduous process of winding down operations, sending furlough notices, and notifying contractors.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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UMass hospital-at-home program to end as shutdown nears As a federal government shutdown approaches, UMass Memorial Health in Worcester is preparing to wind down its Hospital at Home program, which provides hospital-level care to patients in their own homes.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Relax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relax. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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