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as in to unwind
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
she took deep breaths to relax before going on stage
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as in to bask
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 relax
But for now, she’s unbothered by all the fuss and plans to relax into the summer with her family.
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Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
Ciara and her husband Russell Wilson relax on their yacht in Saint-Tropez, France, on June 27.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
The classic straight-leg silhouette is relaxed throughout, providing ease and movement to the style, balancing the more out-there design details.
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Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
Within a few minutes, the sphincter muscle usually relaxes to allow for a bowel movement.
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Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for relax
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
Ciara and her husband Russell Wilson relax on their yacht in Saint-Tropez, France, on June 27.
—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
The classic straight-leg silhouette is relaxed throughout, providing ease and movement to the style, balancing the more out-there design details.
—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
Within a few minutes, the sphincter muscle usually relaxes to allow for a bowel movement.
—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for relax
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relax
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Make it 2 to 12 hours ahead of your gathering, then chill to get a head start and to allow the spread’s flavors to dance together in unison.
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Potatoes that have been boiled, baked, or microwaved have less resistant starch than those that have been cooked and then chilled (as in potato salad).
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Add enough of the measured water to loosen the mixture and form a sauce; fluid but not runny is the key.
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The board also had to grant a request to loosen zoning rules, called a variance, to allow for six housing units — which is a few more than would normally be allowed on a lot of its size — and make the project possible.
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But, at least for a day, Toronto can bask in an even record.
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Gratitude on a stage has rarely seemed more palpable than in Williams basking in the glow of the arena roar; here is someone who, in the spirit of Dylan and the actual words of Doe, has been beyond and back.
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Congress should fully unwind the settlement as quickly as possible and then ensure that similar presidential self-dealing can't be attempted again.
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Emirates is giving you a new luxe space to unwind ahead of your time in the skies.
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Allow the ribs to rest at room temperature while preparing the smoker.
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Norway, which rested starter and fan-favorite Erling Haaland for its group play finale against France on Friday, June 26, is looking to reach the Round of 16 for the first time since 1998.
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The previous phases decompress, mobilize and activate individual areas; this one integrates all of those aspects into coordinated, whole-body functional movement.
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Kids can burn off energy in the Pineapple Paradise water play area or find a quiet place to pause, decompress and reset in the Mussel Beach rest area.
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As military action between the United States and Iran appears to be winding down and negotiations continue, the remaining issues are frustrating commentators eager to spin this as another example of endless conflict.
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With Prime Day 2026 winding down, now is your last chance to upgrade your pet's sleep setup before the deals disappear.
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The beds are large and comfy, and the rooms have plenty of space for chilling out after a long day.
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Picturesque lake towns like Greenville and Naples are ideal destinations for water sports, boating adventures, or just chilling out on sandy shores.
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“Relax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relax. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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