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verb

past tense of relax

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of relaxed
Adjective
Through oversized windows, sunlight floods every room, softening formal spaces and adding a relaxed warmth to the home. Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025 Characterized by a longer and more relaxed silhouette, wide lapels, and oftentimes a line of bold buttons, the oversized blazer is versatility embodied. Izzy Baskette, People.com, 10 May 2025
Verb
The northern Galilee, ringed by Syrian and Lebanese hills and under the gaze of towering Mount Hermon in the northern Golan Heights, is beloved for its fresh air, pastoral views, and relaxed pace far from Israel’s crowded center. Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024 Once Jefferson earned his face time, the camera found Addison, who relaxed on the bench with a Vikings hat high atop his head. Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for relaxed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxed
Adjective
  • The buttery-soft jeans are my most comfortable denim, and finding a reliable white pair in the past has often been a struggle.
    Ali Faccenda, People.com, 11 May 2025
  • Conscious Step socks are comfortable, are crafted from organic cotton, and the designs are cute.
    Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 11 May 2025
Adjective
  • The rules around federal civil proceedings are slightly more flexible, allowing for recording in some instances at the discretion of the judge.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 13 May 2025
  • Want a new career that’s higher-paying, more flexible or fulfilling?
    Jeannie Kim, CNBC, 12 May 2025
Verb
  • That stance loosened about 15 years ago, primarily in baseball.
    Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2025
  • In 2020, officials loosened the program's rules as pandemic lockdowns took effect — which prosecutors assert left the door open for abuse.
    Kyle Stokes, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The Buckeyes are coming off an impressive win over Tennesse, and the Ducks will be well-rested and have proved to be the better team this year.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
  • There are a whole host of events, including a parade after the ponies have rested and a carnival.
    Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • There, the shock from an impact might shake dust loose.
    Victoria Corless, Space.com, 19 May 2025
  • The Aggies battled back in the bottom of the sixth, closing the gap to just one run, but couldn’t overcome the loose, motivated Flames squad.
    Lauren Merola, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Verb
  • Over the course of 40 years or so, Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa basked in the peacefulness that Santa Fe, New Mexico, has to offer.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
  • The gig saved her from a downward spiral but also relegated her to the shadows, as her brothers basked in the sunlight of their windowed top-floor offices.
    Judy Berman, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025

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“Relaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxed. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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