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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
For example, some medications reduce the heart’s workload, while others help rid the body of excess sodium and water, and still others relax and open blood vessels.
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
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, 10 Jan. 2025
These spaces can also serve as areas for decompression during high-stress periods or simply as a quiet place to relax.
—Shaun Arora, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Serving elevated eats and sips, the lounge will celebrate its namesake attraction and invite diners to relax inside the iconic ride.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
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, 10 Jan. 2025
These spaces can also serve as areas for decompression during high-stress periods or simply as a quiet place to relax.
—Shaun Arora, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Serving elevated eats and sips, the lounge will celebrate its namesake attraction and invite diners to relax inside the iconic ride.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relax
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The suit filed Saturday in U.S. District Court asks that a federal judge prohibit ICE, its acting head and the acting secretary of Homeland Security from conducting immigration raids in Chicago when the intention of the raids chills free speech.—
Peter Breen,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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The unresolved question hanging between him and his father has chilled their relationship.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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What to do: To remove excess hair, cut the hair strands with scissors to loosen them up and pull them out of the brush.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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The clearest way for the White House to loosen rules requiring automakers to make more EVs will be to target vehicle fuel efficiency and tailpipe standards.—
Aarian Marshall,
WIRED,
22 Jan. 2025
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If only the beloved Hunt, who died in 2006, could be here to bask in what started with the arrival of coach Andy Reid in 2013 and ignited when Mahomes became QB1 in the 2018 season.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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Brittany Mahomes is basking in the cuteness of her newborn daughter.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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The pressure of playing in the NHL is as intense as ever, and the need for players to unwind remains.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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With scalloped mint green umbrellas, a bubbling fountain, and a standalone sauna, the outdoor relaxation area offers a sunny spot to unwind before or after your treatment, and just inside the glass French doors, the indoor relaxation lounge offers light bites and plush chairs to cozy into.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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That result helps Fagin decide how vigorously to exercise each day—or when to rest instead.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
28 Jan. 2025
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Allow to rest and further dry out while oven heats up.—
Cathy Thomas,
Orange County Register,
27 Jan. 2025
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Whoever wins Tuesday will have to decompress, rise again for a semifinal, then figure out how to climb the sport’s current highest mountain.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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The spa also offers a diverse range of treatments for guests to decompress including massages, facials, and even well-being rituals for those undergoing cancer treatment.—
Karla Pope,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Relax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relax. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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