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
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as in relaxation
freedom from activity or labor
the waitstaff gets a welcome period of decompression between the lunch and dinner rushes
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Recent Examples of decompress
Lisa Stardust, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
As an add-on, guests can escape the hustle and bustle of sailing among thousands to a relaxed atmosphere for decompressing before rejoining their families for more adventures.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
Whoever wins Tuesday will have to decompress, rise again for a semifinal, then figure out how to climb the sport’s current highest mountain.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
The spa also offers a diverse range of treatments for guests to decompress including massages, facials, and even well-being rituals for those undergoing cancer treatment.
—Karla Pope, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Mediate, relax and decompress to let go of such sentiments.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
As an add-on, guests can escape the hustle and bustle of sailing among thousands to a relaxed atmosphere for decompressing before rejoining their families for more adventures.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
Whoever wins Tuesday will have to decompress, rise again for a semifinal, then figure out how to climb the sport’s current highest mountain.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
The spa also offers a diverse range of treatments for guests to decompress including massages, facials, and even well-being rituals for those undergoing cancer treatment.
—Karla Pope, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decompress
Verb
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Thailand has also relaxed visa policies to attract visitors.—
Denni Hu,
WWD,
15 Feb. 2025
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That squishy timeline, and the fact that other Trump tariffs were delayed shortly after they were announced, may have allowed investors to relax.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Medical retreats are often located in tranquil settings—think serene beaches, lush forests, or peaceful mountains—that naturally promote relaxation.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Elsewhere, the guests will have plenty of relaxation space indoors, thanks to an expansive main lounge.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2025
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Clark believes there are seven key elements to a cozy nook: environment, seating, foot rest, pillows, light, a side table, and a throw.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Dogs can be disruptive during sleep, with movements or snoring that may affect your quality of rest.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Decompress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decompress. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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