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
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
Joe Jackson, Outside, 20 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decompresses
relaxes
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Both are normal responses as the body relaxes.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Don’t be afraid to suggest budget caps for group plans, because everyone relaxes when guidelines are simple and visible.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Decompresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decompresses. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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