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as in to chill
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
Within the store, the boutique owner has worked to create a cozy, relaxing atmosphere that includes a large table where crafters can socialize, knit and crochet together.
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Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
Will Trump's cuts to the FDA and CDC cause more people to relax their view of smoking?
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
The steel mill is still the lake’s biggest polluter, and as recently as 2007 the EPA intervened to prevent Indiana from scrapping or relaxing limits in the facility’s water pollution permit.
—Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Read in the Park Whether sitting on a bench, lying on a blanket, or in the grass, few things are as relaxing as reading a book in the park on a sunny day.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
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Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
Will Trump's cuts to the FDA and CDC cause more people to relax their view of smoking?
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
The steel mill is still the lake’s biggest polluter, and as recently as 2007 the EPA intervened to prevent Indiana from scrapping or relaxing limits in the facility’s water pollution permit.
—Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Read in the Park Whether sitting on a bench, lying on a blanket, or in the grass, few things are as relaxing as reading a book in the park on a sunny day.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relax
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There's a step before planting strawberry seeds in soil: Seeds need to be chilled to improve germination.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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An early, brutal cold swept through the Interlake, chilling the earth before tens of thousands of snakes could reach the warmth of their underground dens.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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There's a flexible hose to nab hard-to-reach messes, a transparent crevice tool for corners and sofa cushions, as well as a dust brush to loosen hair and dust from upholstery.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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In 1992, President Hafez al-Assad — the father of Bashar al-Assad, who was overthrown last year — loosened the limits.—
Ephrat Livni,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Guy's Grocery Games star took to Instagram on Thursday to share two adorable photos of his beloved French Bulldog, Cash Fieri, basking in the sun on a hot Florida day.—
Emily Rella,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Summertime flowers like dahlias can be started indoors in pots and then moved outdoors to bask in warm weather.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2025
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Saunas along the Neris River are the way for locals and tourists to unwind at the end of the day.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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However, a rescission agreement was entered in March 2025, intending to unwind this merger, subject to shareholder approval.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
1 Apr. 2025
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Mayor rests on bench at police station after DUI arrest She was later escorted out of the police station to an ambulance.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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For those super long-haul flights in economy, this airplane footrest provides some relief for your legs and back by providing more positions to rest your feet in.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
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Parker and the other staff at the shelter make a special effort to give Juke this outside time to decompress and enjoy the world around him.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Parker is made for those who want to decompress without dialing down the personality.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Relax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relax. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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