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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
News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The free casual morning event is designed to bring together local business professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders for a relaxed and engaging networking experience, a release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Daniel Coyle, Big Think, 3 Feb. 2026
In jeans, a range of fits and washes is available including relaxed straight, models with workwear influences, and even a tropical denim for international customers and stores in warm-weather climates.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The event offers a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere to meet current members, explore the club’s 2026 calendar of programs and events, and gain insight into the meaningful philanthropic work that is central to its mission, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The free casual morning event is designed to bring together local business professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders for a relaxed and engaging networking experience, a release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
Their posture, in general, was relaxed; their heads were up and their interactions were fluid.
—Daniel Coyle, Big Think, 3 Feb. 2026
In jeans, a range of fits and washes is available including relaxed straight, models with workwear influences, and even a tropical denim for international customers and stores in warm-weather climates.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxed
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The first steps toward a culture course correction are to create an opportunity in which everybody feels comfortable communicating with each other.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Vivaia is known for its comfortable, sustainable footwear, with mesh-style uppers and fun designs and colors.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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Experts believe the crown’s flexible mount was strained when thieves wrenched it from its display through a narrow slot cut by the angle grinder, according to a report by the Louvre.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The passenger version supports flexible layouts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Next, carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and use a microfiber cloth to wipe away all the loosened grime.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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For some, romance means rose petals, chilled champagne and magnificent views.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
10 Feb. 2026
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The city’s outlook as a global business hub was gloomy a couple of years ago, after a tighter Chinese regulatory environment chilled IPO activity.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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The death-penalty trial of the man who barged into a nail salon and gunned down a 10-year-old boy during a robbery abruptly ended on Tuesday, after prosecutors rested their case.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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Pannakara walked in with Aloka, a celebrity in his own right, who rested on a blanket that organizers had placed on the basketball court.—
Tiffany Stanley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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None of these would form the loose, granular snow conditions that compress under skis on Earth and Pluto's gravity only makes things worse.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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This will get rid of any loose hair, flaky skin, or pesky dandruff.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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Vice President Bush basked in Reagan’s high job approval rating, which averaged 53 percent in 1988.—
Myra Adams,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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Shoppers basked in the intoxicating aromas of the high-end perfumes and colognes the department store was known for.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 Nov. 2025
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“Relaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxed. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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