as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
after she gets home from work, she needs some time to decompress before preparing dinner
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as in relaxation
freedom from activity or labor
the waitstaff gets a welcome period of decompression between the lunch and dinner rushes
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Recent Examples of decompress
Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
The rescue center took them in, giving them time to decompress and connected the pups to foster families.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
People now come in for all kinds of reasons: to decompress, to celebrate, or just to feel safe.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 8 May 2025
World of Hyatt’s new Mazatlán resort has a dreamy destination spa, an almost endless beach, and serene rooms made for decompressing complete with real-life wave sounds.
—Johanna Read, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Refreshing scents, like vanilla, lavender, and mint, create instant calm in the peace of her own shower.
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Give mom the gift of a relaxing hobby to decompress after long days.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
The rescue center took them in, giving them time to decompress and connected the pups to foster families.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
People now come in for all kinds of reasons: to decompress, to celebrate, or just to feel safe.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 8 May 2025
World of Hyatt’s new Mazatlán resort has a dreamy destination spa, an almost endless beach, and serene rooms made for decompressing complete with real-life wave sounds.
—Johanna Read, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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The lounge is outfitted with a luxurious sofa to relax in.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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Tusk had promised to relax both bans, but they are supported by some of the more socially conservative lawmakers propping up his government, and the threat of a presidential veto likely renders any efforts at persuasion futile.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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Freed from the constraints of window placement, the interior can be customized for relaxation, productivity or entertainment, ensuring passengers enjoy the journey as much as the destination.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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This is especially significant with the planet of love in your sixth house of daily routines, so consider this all the more reason to request a personal day for some well-deserved rest and relaxation.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Savina: Our Hotel Sages Signature Retreats are rooted in the belief that rest is revolutionary and that luxury doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Only one of his 10 starts so far has been made on the traditional four days of rest.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
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“Decompress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decompress. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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