de-stress

verb

de-stressed; de-stressing; de-stresses

intransitive verb

: to release bodily or mental tension : unwind

Examples of de-stress in a Sentence

he watches classic movie comedies as a way to de-stress
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The two-hour disconnect from reality combines aspects of meditation and aromatherapy with de-stressing vibration therapy and traditional spa services. Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2025 Take a walk together outdoors Walking outside is a great way to connect and de-stress—and science proves it! Alex Vance, Parents, 30 Jan. 2025 But most of all, the sport is extremely enjoyable and lots of fun, a way to de-stress and blow off steam, while discovering the cunning power of your inner Artemis at the same time. Rona Berg, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 Exercise in the evening may also be a way to unwind and de-stress. Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for de-stress 

Word History

First Known Use

1979, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of de-stress was in 1979

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“De-stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/de-stress. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

de-stress

verb
ˈdē-ˈstres
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