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as in comfortable
enjoying physical comfort
the frazzled executive was totally relaxed after the warm bath
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as in flexible
not bound by rigid standards
we're having a very relaxed staff meeting, and then everyone can get an early start on the long holiday weekend
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as in loosened
not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched
the fishing line was relaxed and looped lazily into the pond
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as in chilled
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
she took deep breaths to relax before going on stage
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as in slackened
to make less taut
relax the rope a bit so I can pick up the slack and tie this knot
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as in rested
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 relaxed
Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 May 2026
Thoughtful hotel design evokes a feeling, helping guests feel relaxed, inspired, and at home.
—Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 May 2026
The rest of her look was similarly relaxed, wearing a red scoop-neck midi dress and black, strappy, studded Miu Miu ballet flats.
—Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 8 May 2026
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Adjective
With one place for pre-dinner drinks, another for the main event, and a relaxed spot for a post-dinner wind down, your guests will feel more than welcome and at ease in any part of your backyard.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 May 2026
Thoughtful hotel design evokes a feeling, helping guests feel relaxed, inspired, and at home.
—Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Verb
Wood is said to be keen to prioritize other writing, while the BBC was relaxed about moving on from the series.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 May 2026
The rest of her look was similarly relaxed, wearing a red scoop-neck midi dress and black, strappy, studded Miu Miu ballet flats.
—Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxed
Adjective
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Want to know my secret for staying comfortable on long travel days?—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Roomier ships offer plenty of deck space, comfortable cabins, and stability on the sea.—
Jane Woolridge,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Suburban growth accelerated during COVID, McShane said, especially with flexible working options.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Company leaders said the expansion reflects growing demand for smaller, more flexible grocery footprints in urban areas.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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For now, though, Detroit’s automakers are leaning into the lucre that comes from selling millions of fossil-fuel vehicles in a rare moment of loosened regulation.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
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Next, carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and use a microfiber cloth to wipe away all the loosened grime.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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Shake well until chilled and strain into a highball or Collins glass filled with ice.—
John Kell,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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Slice and serve chilled pie with strawberry mixture.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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One team is rested, and the other might have some momentum.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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For example, lawyers for the New Mexico Department of Justice on Wednesday rested their case in the second phase of the state’s lawsuit against social media giant Meta.—
Bhakti Mirchandani,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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He was usually found near the net, either deflecting shots or scrambling for loose pucks, putting his body on the line.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Jake and Violet finally get married — and Station 42 gets to cut loose on the dance floor.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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Pope basked in their friendship.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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Dressed in a black T-shirt, adorned with black sunglasses and an omnipresent smile, the Philadelphia 76ers star big man basked in the glow of the first Game 7 victory of his career.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
3 May 2026
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“Relaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxed. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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