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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
Best Choice Products 4-Piece Outdoor Patio Set The patio set has earned thousands of perfect ratings, with many highlighting its durability, ease of assembly, and relaxing feel.
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 1 June 2025
Monetary policy India’s economy is benefitting from the Reserve Bank of India’s steps to relax monetary policies.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 30 May 2025
Guests of &Beyond enjoy an ideal balance of incredible adventure and relaxing downtime, while becoming deeply in sync with the land through immersive cultural activities.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2025
Prevents Heart Disease and Stroke Foods rich in dietary nitrates, like beets, help increase blood flow by widening and relaxing blood vessels.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 1 June 2025
Monetary policy India’s economy is benefitting from the Reserve Bank of India’s steps to relax monetary policies.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 30 May 2025
Guests of &Beyond enjoy an ideal balance of incredible adventure and relaxing downtime, while becoming deeply in sync with the land through immersive cultural activities.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2025
Prevents Heart Disease and Stroke Foods rich in dietary nitrates, like beets, help increase blood flow by widening and relaxing blood vessels.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relax
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Journalists who disagree with Trump have been called out by name and attacked in an effort to chill speech and discourage opposition.—
John A. Ragosta,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2025
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It’s chilled, refreshing, and highlights fresh Gulf seafood.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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Stir in chicken stock and wine, scraping bottom of pan to loosen any browned bits.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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The ruling Wednesday evening marked the latest setback for Apple in its long-running legal battle with Epic Games, which first sued the iPhone maker in 2020 in an attempt to force Apple to loosen its grip on purchases in apps that utilize its iOS operating system.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Baseball Cap With so many European cities basking in strong sun and very little shade, a cap helps protect your scalp and face from the sun.—
Gregory Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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Does this mean the Jets draft well and the Panthers are free-agent poachers, basking in Floridian sunshine?—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Hang it between trees or on a hammock stand to unwind outside all summer.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Add on treatments such as a Omorovicza facial or a full body massage to completely unwind.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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In the first chapter, blue morning light rests over waves crashing against a shoreline, and off into the distance, Yates rides a jet ski, almost comically unbothered by the chop of the sea.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
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The art of resting is one that entrepreneurs often think is beneath them.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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With this new venture, the anchor is charging full steam ahead and not worrying about how to decompress from the constant news cycle.—
Stephanie Guerilus,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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Here, cops can decompress after a stressful event or take a brief time-out during a draining shift.—
Katja Ridderbusch,
NPR,
26 May 2025
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“Relax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relax. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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