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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
The upcoming long weekend is your opportunity to relax, get a head start on spring cleaning, and shop Presidents’ Day sales.
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Bridget Degnan, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2025
The gardens are a tranquil place to relax, and there's a unique pool fed by the Magra River.
—Carissa & Dino Tozzi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
This doesn’t, of course, mean that users of other email platforms can relax, far from it, but Gmail is always going to be the primary focus of attention for the human hackers.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2025
Poses that stretch the area around the sciatica nerve, such as those that stretch the glutes or piriformis, or butt muscles, can help relax tense muscles that may cause more sciatic nerve pain.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
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Bridget Degnan, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2025
The gardens are a tranquil place to relax, and there's a unique pool fed by the Magra River.
—Carissa & Dino Tozzi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
This doesn’t, of course, mean that users of other email platforms can relax, far from it, but Gmail is always going to be the primary focus of attention for the human hackers.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2025
Poses that stretch the area around the sciatica nerve, such as those that stretch the glutes or piriformis, or butt muscles, can help relax tense muscles that may cause more sciatic nerve pain.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for relax
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relax
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Generally, any drinks that include citrus, cream liqueurs or milk and those that need to be chilled, like a basic martini, call for use in a shaker.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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Or, will some be happy to relax during daily trail rides or to simply chill on the porch?—
Lynn O'Rourke Hayes,
Boston Herald,
2 Feb. 2025
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Everyone at the club has been holding out for the moment when new ownership arrived and the purse strings can finally be loosened.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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The administration may also be reluctant to yield on another major demand by Mr. Xi: loosening U.S. restrictions on exports of technology to China, such as the advanced semiconductors needed to power artificial intelligence, a key battleground between the world’s top two economic powers.—
David Pierson,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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There was not the same quality of opposition, but given what was at stake, the riotous procession of four uninterrupted goals basked the ground in belief.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Not so long ago, Taiwan basked in seemingly boundless, bipartisan support in Washington, where the island has long been regarded as a valiant democratic partner against China.—
Chris Buckley,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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However, in the months following the expiry of continuous enrollment, KFF surveys revealed that many individuals did not understand the implications of the unwinding process.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Finding a way to relax and take your mind off football can be challenging, but Colwill uses Lego to unwind.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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This break does come at a perfect time for the Blackhawks to have Jason Dickinson rest his ankle injury and potentially have him back after only missing a handful of actual games.—
Scott Powers,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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Today, Florida is sliding into secrecy at an alarming pace, and the blame rests squarely with Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state agencies following his lead.—
Bobby Block,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article Super Bowl parties are on the rise this year thanks to the need to decompress from a most depressing start to 2025, along with the rising cost of packages at bars and restaurants.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Drivers looking to decompress from the stress of Charlotte traffic have a new option: a video game based on the stress of Charlotte traffic.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Relax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relax. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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