as in relaxes
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 decompresses
The dead hang strengthens the shoulders and decompresses the spine, combating the effects of gravity over time.
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Saralyn Ward,
Health,
15 May 2026
Using contoured foam rollers built into an adjustable frame, the bed gently decompresses the spine while massaging muscles along the way.
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Joe Jackson,
Outside,
20 Nov. 2025
Saralyn Ward,
Health,
15 May 2026
Using contoured foam rollers built into an adjustable frame, the bed gently decompresses the spine while massaging muscles along the way.
—
Joe Jackson,
Outside,
20 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decompresses
relaxes
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Within a few minutes, the sphincter muscle usually relaxes to allow for a bowel movement.
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The wind relaxes a bit mid-week, but temps will still hover around the low 90s.
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“Decompresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decompresses. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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