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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 free form pool complex is a great place to escape and relax, with multiple private areas, and it’s hardly ever crowded since there are so few rooms—and each has its own pool as well.
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
This is a benefit to both the trapper and the coyote because once in cover, the animal relaxes and doesn’t fight the equipment as much.
—Skye Goode, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
In difficult times, inappropriate optimism can disarm and relax us—and substitute for actions that could actually bring about that sunny imagined future.
—Richard A. Friedman, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
Perfect to help a new mom relax during a shower at home.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
This is a benefit to both the trapper and the coyote because once in cover, the animal relaxes and doesn’t fight the equipment as much.
—Skye Goode, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
In difficult times, inappropriate optimism can disarm and relax us—and substitute for actions that could actually bring about that sunny imagined future.
—Richard A. Friedman, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
Perfect to help a new mom relax during a shower at home.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relax
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This bill will chill legitimate political speech while exposing citizens to health risks as well as risks of doxxing, harassment and violence.—
Nikki Morse,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2025
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Policy uncertainty from the federal government would likely chill investor willingness to provide capital for American companies to continue their innovative work.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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In a regulatory win for SpaceX, the Federal Communications Commission has decided to loosen radio emission rules for the cellular Starlink system.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
7 Mar. 2025
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The prospective partners in Germany's next government are seeking to loosen the nation's rules on running up debt to allow for higher defense spending.—
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arkansasonline.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Musk’s Tesla has basked in the limelight under the Trump White House, which has put tariffs at the forefront of its economic policy.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
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And March 12 is National Plant a Flower Day, the perfect day to bask in the sunlight and plant flowers that will help pollinators like the endangered eastern monarch butterfly.—
Julia Gomez,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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Every detail has been thoughtfully designed to reflect the soul of the destination, inviting guests to explore, discover and unwind in a truly exceptional setting.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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That suggests at least some hedge funds had to unwind short sales—when shares are sold on a bet that the seller can buy them back at a lower price, pocketing the difference as profit.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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There are different types of motivation for perfectionism that rest on opposite sides of a dimension.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Titian’s Adam leans backward on his right arm; his left hand, which rests limply on Eve’s upper breast, appears hardly capable of stopping her.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Consider these steps: • Give yourself time to decompress and reflect before jumping into new ventures.—
Rem Oculee,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Some animals need a day or two to decompress and adjust to their new surroundings, according to the Animal Humane Society.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Relax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relax. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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