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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Recent Examples of de-stress
The dogs visit children in schools and libraries, college students on de-stress days and people living in memory care, retirement, assisted living and health care facilities.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Coloring books are a great way to de-stress for children and adults alike.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Each of the following leafy spots offers a close connection with nature, something that is sure to de-stress.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Thrive Market cofounder and CEO Nick Green lives by his business’ mantra for people to live healthier lives—for him, that means de-stressing with cold plunges right outside his bedroom.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Coloring books are a great way to de-stress for children and adults alike.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Each of the following leafy spots offers a close connection with nature, something that is sure to de-stress.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Thrive Market cofounder and CEO Nick Green lives by his business’ mantra for people to live healthier lives—for him, that means de-stressing with cold plunges right outside his bedroom.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for de-stress
relax
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College students in Indiana will have time off from classes to can relax, pick up more hours at their jobs or jet-set off to a hotspot spring break destination (Florida, probably).—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
13 Feb. 2026
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The design hugs the ankle before relaxing into a gentle slouch through the leg.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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“De-stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de-stress. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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