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as in comfortable
enjoying physical comfort
the frazzled executive was totally relaxed after the warm bath
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2
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
John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Perhaps some of his future guests will come armed with hotter takes, or juicier gossip, to avail the show’s relaxed host in his smoky garage.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
Frederick Dreier, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
Dante Green, a senior vice president at Kaiser, said Wednesday the policy had been relaxed.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
These sets elevate the bedtime routine, channeling your inner Hugh Hefner while keeping you cool and relaxed.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Perhaps some of his future guests will come armed with hotter takes, or juicier gossip, to avail the show’s relaxed host in his smoky garage.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
And the moment Honnold reached the top, my grip released and my muscles relaxed.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
Dante Green, a senior vice president at Kaiser, said Wednesday the policy had been relaxed.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxed
Adjective
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Tesla’s vehicles feel sleek and comfortable inside.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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This might end up being a problem, some say, as Barron is reportedly notoriously awkward in person, but feels very comfortable online.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Experts believe the crown’s flexible mount was strained when thieves wrenched it from its display through a narrow slot cut by the angle grinder, according to a report by the Louvre.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The passenger version supports flexible layouts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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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Lei’s menu is brief and tight, featuring mostly snack-size dishes, both chilled and warm, and two or three larger plates that, while still relatively petite, flirt with the notion of a main course.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Let stand until shrimp are chilled completely, about 5 minutes.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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The founding myth of the Islamic Republic rested on a contract of rule that promised the people agency and accountability.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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But the study subjects didn’t report feeling significantly more rested the next morning — a reminder that changes seen on sleep trackers don’t always translate into noticeable improvements in subjective experiences.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And in the corner of Hadder’s old office, unguarded and unaccounted for, was a loose pile of guns.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Across the central mountains and southern ranges, loose dry avalanches are becoming a more widespread problem.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Vice President Bush basked in Reagan’s high job approval rating, which averaged 53 percent in 1988.—
Myra Adams,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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Shoppers basked in the intoxicating aromas of the high-end perfumes and colognes the department store was known for.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 Nov. 2025
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“Relaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxed. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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