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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
Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Lee pairs them with thicker socks and some slouchy jeans for a relaxed vibe.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Jason Barnard, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
Lamb, on vacation in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, relaxed on the porch of a cabin and talked with a neighbor who sat on the next-door porch.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
According to the company, the new stores will introduce casual lifestyle essentials including t-shirts, hoodies, socks, caps and bags – all crafted with soft-touch fabrics and relaxed silhouettes that echo the brand’s comfort aesthetic.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Lee pairs them with thicker socks and some slouchy jeans for a relaxed vibe.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
This is the private person who needs to be relaxed and fully present with the people who matter most.
—Jason Barnard, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
Lamb, on vacation in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, relaxed on the porch of a cabin and talked with a neighbor who sat on the next-door porch.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxed
Adjective
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Are the Lions comfortable with the likes of Kayode Awosika, Trystan Colon and perhaps rookie guard Miles Frazier?—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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A lot of these players came from different parts of the country, and their families are comfortable leaving them with us.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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These include electric vehicles with extended driving ranges, large-scale renewable energy storage systems that can balance intermittent solar and wind power, and lightweight, flexible power sources for portable and wearable electronics.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Airlines have been alerting customers whose flights are canceled and offering flexible rebooking and refund options to other travelers headed to those 40 airports.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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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Enjoy the leftovers chilled, or reheat individual servings in a heat-safe vessel in the oven or microwave until the chicken reaches 165°F and the casserole is warm throughout.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Nov. 2025
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Keep refridgerated and serve chilled.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After tightly squeezing, Erika moved her hand to the back of JD's head, and his hands briefly rested on her waist.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Fibonacci’s new world rested on objective, quantifiable value and empiricism — a novel and fundamental concept.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Midway through the third quarter, true freshman linebacker Mason Posa, buried on the depth chart just weeks ago, ripped the ball loose at Washington’s 7-yard line and fell on it himself.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Sanford jarred the ball loose as Zollers was loading up to pass, and the ball caromed to A&M’s Dalton Brooks virtually in stride behind Zollers.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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After completing the simple three-step routine, the actress basked in the glow of her hydrated skin.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The looks basked in frisky gay revelry.—
Ludwig Hurtado,
Them.,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Relaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxed. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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