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as in comfortable
enjoying physical comfort
the frazzled executive was totally relaxed after the warm bath
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as in flexible
not bound by rigid standards
we're having a very relaxed staff meeting, and then everyone can get an early start on the long holiday weekend
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as in loosened
not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched
the fishing line was relaxed and looped lazily into the pond
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as in chilled
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
she took deep breaths to relax before going on stage
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as in slackened
to make less taut
relax the rope a bit so I can pick up the slack and tie this knot
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as in rested
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 relaxed
Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
Perhaps the most striking part of the visit was seeing the pope appearing the most relaxed and happy since the beginning of his papacy.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Kevin Williams, CNBC, 10 June 2026
But as the metrics by which lenders evaluate borrowers have relaxed slightly, conditions have eroded.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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Adjective
Lepunuo Wide-leg Palazzo Pants These tie-waist pants strike a balance between relaxed and refined.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
Perhaps the most striking part of the visit was seeing the pope appearing the most relaxed and happy since the beginning of his papacy.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Verb
While tariffs that impacted beef prices have recently relaxed, the damage has already been done, with the pricing pain compounded by the smallest cattle herd in 75 years due to prolonged droughts in several regions, Parsons said, and the suspension of cattle imports from Mexico.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 10 June 2026
But as the metrics by which lenders evaluate borrowers have relaxed slightly, conditions have eroded.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxed
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How comfortable would the Braves feel about giving the ball to Pérez and Elder in playoff games?—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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In recent years, opponents have felt comfortable defending their 12-personnel sets with both heavy and light personnel.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Reducing the stiffness of the artery Help prevent calcium buildup in the arteries, which can make the arteries harder and less flexible.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
18 June 2026
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Companies around the region are giving employees flexible hours after their respective national teams play.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
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For now, though, Detroit’s automakers are leaning into the lucre that comes from selling millions of fossil-fuel vehicles in a rare moment of loosened regulation.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
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Next, carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and use a microfiber cloth to wipe away all the loosened grime.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Serve chilled with lettuce leaves, if desired, or on its own.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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And at times, the fluid warms up along the way, leaving some parts of the processor chilled and others dangerously hot.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Shortly after Pino turned down the chance to testify, the defense rested its case.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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The testimony on Day 7 of the trial comes after the state rested its case Tuesday.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The pace of rumors concerning Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pending wedding exploded this week, helped in large part by a big-city mayor with loose lips.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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When Díaz underwent the procedure to remove loose bodies from his elbow in late April, the Dodgers eyed a post-All-Star break return.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Fans also basked in the outcome, with objectively much more difficult scenarios — on paper, anyway — avoided.—
Tom Bogert,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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And after pitching the game of his life to take the Mustangs back to state for the first time since 2019, the senior right-hander basked in a whirlwind of emotions.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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“Relaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxed. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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