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as in comfortable
enjoying physical comfort
the frazzled executive was totally relaxed after the warm bath
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as in flexible
not bound by rigid standards
we're having a very relaxed staff meeting, and then everyone can get an early start on the long holiday weekend
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as in loosened
not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched
the fishing line was relaxed and looped lazily into the pond
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as in chilled
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
she took deep breaths to relax before going on stage
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as in slackened
to make less taut
relax the rope a bit so I can pick up the slack and tie this knot
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as in rested
to refrain from labor or exertion
I just want to kick back and relax after mowing that huge lawn
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Recent Examples of relaxed
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Loved by locals and visitors alike, One22West offers upscale family dining and a relaxed spot to grab a drink at the bar and watch the football game with friends.
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Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
24 June 2026
The flexible pull-on waistband stays relaxed from your morning commute to dinner plans.
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Adjective
Several new Idaho laws go into effect Wednesday, July 1, bringing changes that affect everything from silent classrooms to relaxed codes for short-term renters.
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Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Loved by locals and visitors alike, One22West offers upscale family dining and a relaxed spot to grab a drink at the bar and watch the football game with friends.
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Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
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Gently pull one knee toward your chest while keeping the opposite leg relaxed.
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Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
24 June 2026
The flexible pull-on waistband stays relaxed from your morning commute to dinner plans.
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxed
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Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions.
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The lightweight, double-layered design offers extra coverage without feeling heavy, while the stretchy waistband and flowy design keep it comfortable all day.
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One degree with flexible hours for mid-level professionals is now under the new limits.
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The aim is to create digital assets that are flexible enough to be used over and over in lots of different ways, whether in movies, video games, advertising, or interactive projects.
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Hence shirt jackets and safari jackets in linen and leather came to the fore, as did denim Bermudas, linen polos and lots of lifestyle knits amid its more formal, full-canvas tailoring — styled with a loosened tie.
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For now, though, Detroit’s automakers are leaning into the lucre that comes from selling millions of fossil-fuel vehicles in a rare moment of loosened regulation.
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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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But this is a starting XI that was rested for the final group game, a 3-0 win over Jordan.
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Much like today’s independent watchmakers, their reputations rested not simply on manufacturing every part themselves, but on transforming components into exceptional finished watches.
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Diving for loose balls, boxing out, guarding whoever Steve Kerr told him to, and occasionally making a basket.
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Tempers flared late in the fourth quarter when Kings center Dylan Cardwell and Nets guard Egor Demin wrestled for a loose ball.
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On Chicago’s West Side, small groups huddled under the shade of trees on lawn chairs in Humboldt Park while others basked in the sun along the edge of the park’s lagoon.
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Fans also basked in the outcome, with objectively much more difficult scenarios — on paper, anyway — avoided.
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“Relaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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