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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
Perfect to help a new mom relax during a shower at home.
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
Guests can also relax with a poolside cocktail at The Genre Bar or grab a coffee and a read at The Prime Bookstore Café.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
It’s meant to help the skin and muscles relax to counteract the signs of aging by smoothing folds and wrinkles.
—Enrica Petraglia, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025
The Azuero Peninsula, located about a five-hour drive from the capital of Panama City, is a place where retirees can relax amid lush green hills, swim in azure waters, and still enjoy cultural activities like Carnival and the Thousand Polleras Festival.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
Guests can also relax with a poolside cocktail at The Genre Bar or grab a coffee and a read at The Prime Bookstore Café.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
It’s meant to help the skin and muscles relax to counteract the signs of aging by smoothing folds and wrinkles.
—Enrica Petraglia, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025
The Azuero Peninsula, located about a five-hour drive from the capital of Panama City, is a place where retirees can relax amid lush green hills, swim in azure waters, and still enjoy cultural activities like Carnival and the Thousand Polleras Festival.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relax
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Willem Dafoe is also chilling by the bar, which has since closed as everyone starts shuffling to their seats.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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The adults chill and maybe have a High Noon and some chips while the kids play and look for sand crabs and boogie board and climb the rocks.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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The month when winter’s icy grip starts to loosen, and the promise of spring is just around the corner.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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This helps loosen the lime’s membranes and break down the cell walls in the pulp, which can encourage the fruit to release more juice when squeezed. Try a little heat.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2025
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The rapper is basking in the glow of a hugely successful February.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Russian officials, meanwhile, are basking in Washington's attention and offering words of support for Trump's stance.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Cena later handed that watch over to Scott, who entered the fray and started unwinding on Rhodes; wrestling fans on social media are debating whether Scott made actual (and accidental) contact with the bloodied Rhodes, who seemed to genuinely wince after Scott’s punches.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
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Worries about tariffs pushing prices higher have sent consumer confidence plunging, unwinding the modest gains that had occurred after the election.—
Christopher Rugaber and Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Parton wrote Monday on Instagram that Dean will be laid to rest in a private ceremony.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Technology Stack Enabling Change Modern checkout systems rest on sophisticated technology infrastructure that enables unprecedented customization and flexibility.—
Antony Robinson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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What Women Want The two-semester soccer model has not garnered the same kind of interest on the women’s side, which has taken a much more surgical approach to decompressing its schedule.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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To decompress, Baracliff takes midday walks or unfolds the futon in her office.—
Abigail Brone,
NPR,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Relax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relax. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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