1
as in rests
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
she took deep breaths to relax before going on stage
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2
as in loosens
to make less taut
relax the rope a bit so I can pick up the slack and tie this knot
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3
as in basks
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 relaxes
Keep words warm, yet clear and definite today so everyone relaxes sooner.
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
The new documentary includes footage of this shocking moment, showing Attenborough pressed to the ground as a young gorilla relaxes on top of him, seemingly unbothered by the man in their midst.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
The color forges a deep connection with nature that simultaneously relaxes and energizes.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Friedenzohn, from Embry-Riddle, previously said that the DOT sometimes relaxes these requirements on a case-by-case basis.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Inhalers often contain albuterol, a bronchodilator that relaxes the muscles and opens up the airway.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026
Our method relaxes that constraint, allowing scientists to explore materials that were not practical before.
—Andrei Derevianko, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Exhaling occurs when the diaphragm relaxes and the chest recoils.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Don’t be afraid to suggest budget caps for group plans, because everyone relaxes when guidelines are simple and visible.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
The new documentary includes footage of this shocking moment, showing Attenborough pressed to the ground as a young gorilla relaxes on top of him, seemingly unbothered by the man in their midst.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
The color forges a deep connection with nature that simultaneously relaxes and energizes.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Friedenzohn, from Embry-Riddle, previously said that the DOT sometimes relaxes these requirements on a case-by-case basis.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Inhalers often contain albuterol, a bronchodilator that relaxes the muscles and opens up the airway.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026
Our method relaxes that constraint, allowing scientists to explore materials that were not practical before.
—Andrei Derevianko, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Exhaling occurs when the diaphragm relaxes and the chest recoils.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Don’t be afraid to suggest budget caps for group plans, because everyone relaxes when guidelines are simple and visible.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxes
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Hubbard emphasized that the whole bond market system rests on the trust that the debt will be repaid.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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Their competitive advantage traditionally rests on operational efficiency rather than symbolic value.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The first step is the Body Pre-Exfoliating Foam that loosens dead skin cells, to be scrubbed away with the Exfoliating Body Glove.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Hot water melts solidified fat and loosens any lingering oils, so your dish soap can surround it and break up the mess.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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As humanity basks in the aftermath of the unprecedented success of Artemis II, which took humans back to the Moon for the first time in 54 years and brought them farther from Earth than ever before, many of us can’t help but think about grander goals.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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Floorboards and beige walls didn’t do much to set the mood, but they were beautifully accompanied by period furniture and lamps, that kept the post-war vibe the rest of the hotel basks in.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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This nifty side table chills beverages for hours while doubling as a convenient spot to set down drinks or snacks.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The current crisis in Iran has sent memories bubbling to the surface for the collective, and chills down the spines of viewers.—
Chloe Shrager,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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After a day on the river or in the hills, this is where Reno unwinds.—
Ted Alvarez,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
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Franny unwinds the silk scarf from her neck and pulls back her long hair, which is still damp with sweat from the rush to board.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The dead hang strengthens the shoulders and decompresses the spine, combating the effects of gravity over time.—
Saralyn Ward,
Health,
15 May 2026
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Using contoured foam rollers built into an adjustable frame, the bed gently decompresses the spine while massaging muscles along the way.—
Joe Jackson,
Outside,
20 Nov. 2025
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“Relaxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxes. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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