How to Use relax in a Sentence
relax
verb- Try to relax and enjoy the ride.
- I can't relax with all this noise!
- A hot shower relaxed the tight muscles in my neck and shoulders.
- The muscles in my neck and shoulders should relax after a nice hot shower.
- Just relax, there's nothing to worry about.
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By the evening, my wife and I are ready to hang out and just relax.
— Kailyn Brownstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2022 -
Follow the path along the river, or relax in the shade of the gazebo.
— Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024 -
In 2019, a group tore down the street relaxing on a leather loveseat on wheels.
— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024 -
Part of me is ready to step back and relax a little bit.
— Chad Finn, BostonGlobe.com, 6 May 2023 -
For the first time, maybe in his life, Durham was relaxed inside a prison wall.
— Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2023 -
For most of us, the time spent in the yard is a way to relax from a career that keeps you in the office and out of the yard.
— Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 24 Feb. 2024 -
Chopra and Jonas’s relaxing day in the park comes amid a busy few months for the couple.
— Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 May 2023 -
Very comfortable place to rest and come back to to eat and relax.
— Josie Howell | Jhowell@al.com, al, 17 Mar. 2023 -
The Olympic gymnast is taking time to relax and recharge in the Bahamas.
— Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 26 Jan. 2023 -
Just take time this month to breathe, relax, and enjoy the present moment.
— Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2023 -
This accent chair serves as a cozy spot to relax while adding a hint of retro charm to your decor.
— Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2024 -
Makayla likes to relax, watch movies and read books when there’s down time.
— Ivan Orozco, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Dec. 2023 -
The horn section gave Jake a chance to relax and slowly learn the solos.
— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2023 -
Want to treat yourself or your beloved to a night out on the town and a relaxing hotel stay?
— Kaeli Conforti, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024 -
Now let the rubber band relax and quickly touch it to your lip again.
— Rhett Allain, WIRED, 10 Mar. 2024 -
The family relaxed on the Mediterranean Sea and Romeo zoomed around on a jet ski.
— Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 24 July 2024 -
The performance of the big meal is done, the mood has relaxed, the more distasteful guests are long gone.
— Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 28 Nov. 2024 -
Koi CBD treats are a great option to help your cat relax or ease its pain.
— Dallas News, 23 Nov. 2022 -
So why not relax and kick up your feet with a few adult Christmas movies?
— Lydia Price, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023 -
Their eldest son, 17-year-old Hunter, stepped up to help Mom in the back of the plane while Pete relaxed some seats ahead.
— Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024 -
Book Reading books is such a good way to unwind and relax.
— Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 26 Mar. 2024 -
But Davis knows how to relax, too, like on a trip to Jamaica last summer.
— Nojan Aminosharei, Men's Health, 10 July 2023 -
By the time Conforto’s tenure in New York was up, the rules had been relaxed to dress shirts and jeans.
— Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2024 -
Once Jefferson earned his face time, the camera found Addison, who relaxed on the bench with a Vikings hat high atop his head.
— Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024 -
In the clip, Gomez is seen relaxing on her couch as her name is announced before covering her face with her hands.
— EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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