as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
he watches classic movie comedies as a way to de-stress
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Many people take Epsom salt baths to relax and de-stress, but there's not enough research to back up these benefits.
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
That can take off the pressure and help us de-stress.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Through alpine hikes, forest walks or ski trails, guests are encouraged to connect physically with their natural surroundings, enabling them to de-stress and absorb the calming energy of the outdoors.
—Lysanne Currie, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The two-hour disconnect from reality combines aspects of meditation and aromatherapy with de-stressing vibration therapy and traditional spa services.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2025
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
That can take off the pressure and help us de-stress.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Through alpine hikes, forest walks or ski trails, guests are encouraged to connect physically with their natural surroundings, enabling them to de-stress and absorb the calming energy of the outdoors.
—Lysanne Currie, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The two-hour disconnect from reality combines aspects of meditation and aromatherapy with de-stressing vibration therapy and traditional spa services.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for de-stress
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“De-stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de-stress. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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