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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
Yun Li,jesse Pound, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
The relaxed intimate marital scenes are not hard to do.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
Simon Perry, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
For instance, The Navy and Air Force have recently relaxed their policies to grant waivers to recruits who arrive at boot camp having tested positive for marijuana.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Bitcoin, which could benefit from relaxed regulation, soared to an all-time high and topped $76,000.
—Yun Li,jesse Pound, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
The relaxed intimate marital scenes are not hard to do.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
Charles has reaffirmed the longstanding position of the monarchy, reinforcing that he is relaxed about any change in status and constitution.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
For instance, The Navy and Air Force have recently relaxed their policies to grant waivers to recruits who arrive at boot camp having tested positive for marijuana.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Underfoot, the flexible sole provides unobtrusive support and a stable, comfortable platform without drawing attention to itself.The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Seating is comfortable for five adults, with the experience provided by synthetic leather upholstery in lower trims, Genuine leather and Nappa leather in upper trims.James Raia, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Underfoot, the flexible sole provides unobtrusive support and a stable, comfortable platform without drawing attention to itself.The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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In total, that means the system is more accessible than some mini PCs, but not as flexible or upgradable as a traditional tower.PCMAG, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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Two piers for the bridge rested well out into the river and were anchored in solid rock.Randy McCrory Vintage Bentonville, arkansasonline.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Bridges rested apart from the land they were supposed to connect.Sharif Paget, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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Operating in loose cooperation with Lebanese insurgents, these militias wreaked havoc on Israeli forces and their collaborators.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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Interviews and discussions ran longer and looser, and since the set itself was so quiet, these talky segments emphasized the unsettling absence of background noise.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Relaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxed. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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