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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
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Antigua is known for its warm water, sailing harbors, and relaxed beach lifestyle, but Long Bay stands out as a more private spot compared to the island’s popular resorts.
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Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Relieved, Soderbergh and his wife relaxed and watched a movie — Jaws, yet again.
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Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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Adjective
For long days in transit, these European linen wide-leg pants offer cool comfort in a relaxed silhouette.
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Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Antigua is known for its warm water, sailing harbors, and relaxed beach lifestyle, but Long Bay stands out as a more private spot compared to the island’s popular resorts.
—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Verb
Keep your jaw unclenched and your shoulders relaxed.
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Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Relieved, Soderbergh and his wife relaxed and watched a movie — Jaws, yet again.
—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxed
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Olivia Taylor, the assistant manager of the swim school, says clearing up misconceptions about what drowning actually looks like and getting anyone comfortable in and around the water, are some of the most important parts of teaching someone how to swim.
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Opt for these wireless ones with a 50-hour battery life, comfortable padding, and more handy features.
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The headband is flexible for a perfect fit, and the adjustable earcups have plush cushioning to prevent pinching.
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The oil market is incredibly complex and significantly more flexible than even the most knowledgeable experts anticipated.
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Hence shirt jackets and safari jackets in linen and leather came to the fore, as did denim Bermudas, linen polos and lots of lifestyle knits amid its more formal, full-canvas tailoring — styled with a loosened tie.
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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.
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Shake vigorously until chilled.
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Make sure the wine is chilled before blending so the drink stays cold longer.
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Instead of bathing in a sanitizing solution when not in use, the wet wiping clothes rested on a food prep table.
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And they’ll be rested for the first time in years.
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This pair is loose through the hips and thighs, with a not-too-wide leg that feels timeless.
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Potential profits have encouraged traffickers to ship massive amounts of illicit drugs to both countries, often across the Pacific Ocean from South America via the Pacific Islands, a loose cluster of thousands of islands and atolls.
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Fans also basked in the outcome, with objectively much more difficult scenarios — on paper, anyway — avoided.
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And after pitching the game of his life to take the Mustangs back to state for the first time since 2019, the senior right-hander basked in a whirlwind of emotions.
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“Relaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxed. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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