as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
after she gets home from work, she needs some time to decompress before preparing dinner
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of decompress
One partner might need space to decompress, while the other may crave reassurance or connection.
—
Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
So in the treatment room of their team hotel, a few Serbian basketball players ordered a drink and decompressed.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 8 Dec. 2024
After long runs, midsole foam takes time to decompress.
—Kieran Alger, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
Dye was at home by 7 p.m. and already looking at film of the Broncos.
Between game planning and physical recovery, any hopes of personal time to decompress are gone during a short week.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for decompress 
Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
So in the treatment room of their team hotel, a few Serbian basketball players ordered a drink and decompressed.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 8 Dec. 2024
After long runs, midsole foam takes time to decompress.
—Kieran Alger, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
Dye was at home by 7 p.m. and already looking at film of the Broncos.
Between game planning and physical recovery, any hopes of personal time to decompress are gone during a short week.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for decompress
Thesaurus Entries Near decompress
Cite this Entry
“Decompress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decompress. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share