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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
After anxiously leaving their dog with a pet sitter for a few days, a family began to relax and thought that no news was good news.
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Don't feel bad for wanting to relax after work, too!
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Families can bond over horseback riding, fishing, and archery or relax with the heated pools and spa.
—Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Before the shooting, Cervantes said the couple were on the bed relaxing, preparing to go out for the evening, when the shooting happened.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Don't feel bad for wanting to relax after work, too!
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Families can bond over horseback riding, fishing, and archery or relax with the heated pools and spa.
—Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Before the shooting, Cervantes said the couple were on the bed relaxing, preparing to go out for the evening, when the shooting happened.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relax
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However, this type of reform could also have a negative impact by chilling righteous lawsuits—those that challenge unconstitutional laws, or overbroad regulations or, even, as Trump himself has raged about, the weaponization of the judicial system.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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These cookies can be chilled for up to 2 days and then baked.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Dec. 2024
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Mikhail Gorbachev restructured the Soviet Union’s planned economy and loosened censorship.Chang Che, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
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There have been dozens of complaints about the harness unexpectedly loosening, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
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Howe may not be basking in this historic triumph, but supporters certainly should.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Niche genres like salsa, bachata, rock and electronica stayed relevant by basking in the beauty of their roots.Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Not only are these outposts designed to be where vehicles charge and families unwind and explore, they are integrated as parts of communities.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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After the girls go to sleep, Barrymore unwinds with a relaxing bedtime routine.Erin Clements, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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It is allowed to undergo full malolactic fermentation and then rests on the lees for a minimum of 10 years.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2024
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Your hungers could include anything from more career visibility and recognition to more fun, travel, adventure, connection, community, or even rest.Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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One partner might need space to decompress, while the other may crave reassurance or connection.Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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So in the treatment room of their team hotel, a few Serbian basketball players ordered a drink and decompressed.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Relax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relax. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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