as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
he watches classic movie comedies as a way to de-stress
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of de-stress
Engage in activities that help you de-stress and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
—
Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Finding that balance means making time to de-stress, whether that involves exercising, meditating or tackling a hobby.
—Theara Coleman, theweek, 3 Oct. 2024
Every annoyed and overtired fish needs to de-stress by hunting for a bald eagle.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Hernandez started hiking in 2010, when her family was going through a difficult time, and her Aunt Francine took her out in nature to help her de-stress.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for de-stress 
Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Finding that balance means making time to de-stress, whether that involves exercising, meditating or tackling a hobby.
—Theara Coleman, theweek, 3 Oct. 2024
Every annoyed and overtired fish needs to de-stress by hunting for a bald eagle.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Hernandez started hiking in 2010, when her family was going through a difficult time, and her Aunt Francine took her out in nature to help her de-stress.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for de-stress
Thesaurus Entries Near de-stress
Cite this Entry
“De-stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de-stress. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share