as in relaxed
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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Recent Examples of decompressed
With the Liverpool block decompressed, Rodri turns, opening a passing option to Bernardo, which triggers a forward sequence from City into the space that’s been created.
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Jon MacKenzie,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Alpert was also incredibly impressed by how quickly the mattress decompressed after delivery.
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Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2026
Jon MacKenzie,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Alpert was also incredibly impressed by how quickly the mattress decompressed after delivery.
—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decompressed
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In the years after the schedule was relaxed, three more instances were discovered before the crash.
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Tailoring became lighter, proportions relaxed and layering more instinctive, creating wardrobes that feel versatile rather than prescriptive.
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Olive oil in particular may turn cloudy or partially solidify when chilled, but will return to normal after 15 to 20 minutes at room temperature.
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Spain’s answer to smoldering summer heat is the traditional vegetable soup called gazpacho served delightfully chilled.
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“Decompressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decompressed. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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