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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
Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Chung styled the heels with relaxed layers.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
Maria Williams, Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
The Camden diocese, like others nationwide, filed for bankruptcy amid a torrent of lawsuits after the statute of limitations was relaxed.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Unwind Along the Riverwalk After lunch, head to the Riverwalk, which offers waterfront seating, public art, and relaxed city energy.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Chung styled the heels with relaxed layers.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
Curtain Fabrics, Texture, and Mood Fabric decides how strict or relaxed the room feels.
—Maria Williams, Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
The Camden diocese, like others nationwide, filed for bankruptcy amid a torrent of lawsuits after the statute of limitations was relaxed.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
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Set the scene Nearly all guests arrive the most comfortable way, connecting through San Juan on a Tradewind Aviation prop plane to Tortola's Beef Island, a 90-minute ride low enough to count the sailboats moored off Virgin Gorda.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Best Mid-Size 5-Passenger SUV Honda Passport Fresh off a redesign, the Honda Passport is not simply a two-row version of the uber-popular Pilot, but instead, a rugged yet comfortable SUV with its own personality.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
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Zhu explained to one group how a wrap that’s thicker in the center and more flexible around the edges can hold more filling while retaining its shape.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Ideal for older parents, adult children or guests, the flexible plans feature full suites with a living area, kitchenette, separate bedroom, bathroom and walk-in closet.—
Pulte Homes,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 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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Despite the fridge’s undeniable importance in keeping our food fresh, beverages perfectly chilled, and kitchens fully functional, many of us cut corners and take shortcuts when cleaning this appliance.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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The storm system stalled over the region, dropping all that moisture—now chilled into white flakes—onto roads, power lines, sidewalks and lawns.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
23 Feb. 2026
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The hopes of people opposed to ICE’s plans rested on the property owners of the warehouses backing away from the deals — but that has failed to happen.—
Lautaro Grinspan,
AJC.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Flags for Canada and third-place Finland rested below Old Glory on either side.—
Chris Kudialis,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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Wear it over jeans or a coat for a waist-defining moment; knotted over your shoulder as a capelet, or loose for undone elegance.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2026
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Beckett Sennecke kept the puck and shot on a two-on-one break, with Kreider backhanding the loose puck in at the side of the net.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The chamber erupted in applause as the semi-toothed heroes who beat Canada in Milan basked in the adulation of the United States Congress.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
25 Feb. 2026
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This year, the formula was scrambled by the onstage presence of the nation’s chief executive, who basked in the applause earned by the others but added little himself to the proceedings.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Relaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxed. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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