as in to relax
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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as in relaxation
freedom from activity or labor
the waitstaff gets a welcome period of decompression between the lunch and dinner rushes
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Recent Examples of decompress
Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
The rescue center took them in, giving them time to decompress and connected the pups to foster families.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
People now come in for all kinds of reasons: to decompress, to celebrate, or just to feel safe.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 8 May 2025
World of Hyatt’s new Mazatlán resort has a dreamy destination spa, an almost endless beach, and serene rooms made for decompressing complete with real-life wave sounds.
—Johanna Read, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Refreshing scents, like vanilla, lavender, and mint, create instant calm in the peace of her own shower.
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Give mom the gift of a relaxing hobby to decompress after long days.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
The rescue center took them in, giving them time to decompress and connected the pups to foster families.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
People now come in for all kinds of reasons: to decompress, to celebrate, or just to feel safe.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 8 May 2025
World of Hyatt’s new Mazatlán resort has a dreamy destination spa, an almost endless beach, and serene rooms made for decompressing complete with real-life wave sounds.
—Johanna Read, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Verb
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The lounge is outfitted with a luxurious sofa to relax in.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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Its ace in the hole is the D+ Lens, a proprietary technology that has been engineered to relax the eye muscles in relation to light and color transmission and serves as the foundation of its best-selling Junya Racer line.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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Freed from the constraints of window placement, the interior can be customized for relaxation, productivity or entertainment, ensuring passengers enjoy the journey as much as the destination.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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May will move back and get six days of rest before starting Monday in San Diego.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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Shin splints are one of those nagging running injuries that often only go away with rest.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
5 June 2025
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“Decompress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decompress. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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