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
Lisa Stardust, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
As an add-on, guests can escape the hustle and bustle of sailing among thousands to a relaxed atmosphere for decompressing before rejoining their families for more adventures.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
Whoever wins Tuesday will have to decompress, rise again for a semifinal, then figure out how to climb the sport’s current highest mountain.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
The spa also offers a diverse range of treatments for guests to decompress including massages, facials, and even well-being rituals for those undergoing cancer treatment.
—Karla Pope, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Mediate, relax and decompress to let go of such sentiments.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
As an add-on, guests can escape the hustle and bustle of sailing among thousands to a relaxed atmosphere for decompressing before rejoining their families for more adventures.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
Whoever wins Tuesday will have to decompress, rise again for a semifinal, then figure out how to climb the sport’s current highest mountain.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
The spa also offers a diverse range of treatments for guests to decompress including massages, facials, and even well-being rituals for those undergoing cancer treatment.
—Karla Pope, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decompress
Verb
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Thailand has also relaxed visa policies to attract visitors.—
Denni Hu,
WWD,
15 Feb. 2025
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Having uploaded a handful of videos showing the dog and cat relaxing and getting ready for walks, a recent clip shared on January 26 proved particularly popular, racking up almost 25,000 likes.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Medical retreats are often located in tranquil settings—think serene beaches, lush forests, or peaceful mountains—that naturally promote relaxation.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Elsewhere, the guests will have plenty of relaxation space indoors, thanks to an expansive main lounge.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2025
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There can usually be a difference of up to 3.5 centimeters between emptying and rest.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
20 Feb. 2025
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This year’s release was delayed a week (along with rest of the awards season schedule) because of the devastating Southern California wildfires in January, Pilcher said.—
David Bloom,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Decompress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decompress. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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