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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In their younger years, the couple ran marathons together to de-stress — though Grady left Fauci in the dust more than once.
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Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024
These programs can help employees de-stress and improve their overall health.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 18 June 2024
Try to de-stress Anxiety is a common menopause symptom—blame the hormone changes.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 21 June 2024
Guests may be in remission from cancer, seeking to de-stress, or simply trying to lose weight.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Jan. 2023
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Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024
These programs can help employees de-stress and improve their overall health.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 18 June 2024
Try to de-stress Anxiety is a common menopause symptom—blame the hormone changes.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 21 June 2024
Guests may be in remission from cancer, seeking to de-stress, or simply trying to lose weight.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Jan. 2023
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“De-stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de-stress. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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