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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
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
The remaining 16 states have chosen a more relaxed approach, with some recommending the individual school districts decide their own policies, and others, like Puerto Rico, only requiring a policy to be formed by 2026.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
The Spa Diane Barrière offers every possible treatment to keep one relaxed throughout the festival and the hotel restaurant La Belle Époque serves up fresh seafood alongside traditional French cuisine.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
This boxy, relaxed-fitting top falls right at the hips so you won’t be left drowning in fabric, while a V-neck cut and collar add visual intrigue to the otherwise simple piece.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
The remaining 16 states have chosen a more relaxed approach, with some recommending the individual school districts decide their own policies, and others, like Puerto Rico, only requiring a policy to be formed by 2026.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
As a result, the staterooms and common areas are relaxed, without show.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
The Spa Diane Barrière offers every possible treatment to keep one relaxed throughout the festival and the hotel restaurant La Belle Époque serves up fresh seafood alongside traditional French cuisine.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxed
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The plushy Outlast Forever Velvet Pigment continues the tradition but with a comfortable, flexible formula that glides on smooth and dries down matte without drying out your lips.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Aggressive investors comfortable with operational complexity may find the specialized HPC route the most direct and potentially most rewarding exposure to AI expansion.—
Anthony Zhang,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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For Rainero, that kind of flexible thinking was part of the original design and the Cartier way.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The set includes two bundles of hibiscus-like flowers, made with flexible branches and crafted with plastic and faux silk that’s built to withstand intense UV rays and outdoor elements.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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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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In particular, the bacon bits were chilled and all stuck together in one big, congealed lump along the inside of the bowl.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Serve pie warm, at room temperature, or chilled.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Casa Dragones also created the first ever tequila to be rested in rare Japanese Mizunara whisky casks, creating the brand’s beloved Reposado Mizunara, known for its fruity and butterscotch notes.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The efforts to become a smarter – and better-rested – quarterback are culminating in a forceful start to the season.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Amad first closed down and blocked Moises Caicedo’s clearance deep in Chelsea’s half, then Mbeumo won a 50-50 for the loose ball with Chalobah.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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The junior wideout slipped loose into the secondary, breaking free for a 51-yard touchdown reception as the Harbormen cut things to a 21-13 game.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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Trumps otherwise basked in the royal limelight on Wednesday, visibly enjoying the pomp and ceremony, which included a royal gun salute, carriage procession through Windsor and guard of honor.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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On July 18, 2025, NASA's experimental X-59 supersonic research aircraft basked in golden light on the ramp at Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works facility before being put through a series of ground tests.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Relaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxed. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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