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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
Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
His plan for downtown includes strategic rezoning, relaxed design regulations and streamlined office-to-housing conversions.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025
Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
Once Jefferson earned his face time, the camera found Addison, who relaxed on the bench with a Vikings hat high atop his head.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
These baby potatoes are stuffed with a cheddar and horseradish filling, which is perfect for relaxed and cozy nibbling.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
His plan for downtown includes strategic rezoning, relaxed design regulations and streamlined office-to-housing conversions.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025
Verb
The northern Galilee, ringed by Syrian and Lebanese hills and under the gaze of towering Mount Hermon in the northern Golan Heights, is beloved for its fresh air, pastoral views, and relaxed pace far from Israel’s crowded center.
—Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
Once Jefferson earned his face time, the camera found Addison, who relaxed on the bench with a Vikings hat high atop his head.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxed
Adjective
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Without any outside threat, opposing defenses felt comfortable packing the paint to gum up the offense around Reese and Cardoso, who were limited as a result.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Home Electrification Fair Learn how to make your home healthier and more comfortable, while saving money and polluting less at the Home Electrification Fair.—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Traditional curbside recycling systems cannot process most beauty packaging due to design, which is often too small, too flexible or made of too many different material types.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2025
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Programs such as the Military Spouse Preference program and the Military Spouse Employment Partnership could offer pathways to secure employment with remote or flexible options.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr.,
USA TODAY,
4 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Financial conditions have loosened.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
18 Dec. 2024
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The man eventually loosened the binding on one of the woman’s hands and left.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
11 Dec. 2024
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The Buckeyes are coming off an impressive win over Tennesse, and the Ducks will be well-rested and have proved to be the better team this year.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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There are a whole host of events, including a parade after the ponies have rested and a carnival.—
Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Get your shovel out and make sure all loose objects are secured!—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Certainly, Britt Lower is playing her with the looser physicality of Helly, and the contrast between the two is more obvious in the season’s first episode to feature both versions.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2025
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As host of the Summer Olympics, Paris basked in the spotlight in 2024 and surely inspired travelers to check out France’s capital.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Brooklyn rep basked in his reception of the honor while sharing the news of his induction with his followers on social media.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
8 Oct. 2024
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“Relaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxed. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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