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
Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Swim, walk the shore or simply decompress.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies again should be quite good, particularly if ace right-hander Zack Wheeler makes a strong return from thoracic outlet decompression surgery.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Dreyer, desperate for a moment of peace, decided to hop in the shower before dinner to decompress.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Swim, walk the shore or simply decompress.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
Whether for sleep, study or decompression after a long day, millions of viewers are finding that the gentle patter of rain on a tent is enough.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies again should be quite good, particularly if ace right-hander Zack Wheeler makes a strong return from thoracic outlet decompression surgery.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Lying Down After Eating Can Trigger Heartburn Eating a meal, then lying down to relax or doze off, may seem harmless, but doing so can contribute to reflux or heartburn symptoms.—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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One option your provider may discuss is GEMTESA (vibegron), a prescription treatment that works by relaxing the bladder muscle.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
1 May 2026
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And one of the best places to find this level of relaxation is on the beach.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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The bright space includes two treatment rooms, a steam room, sauna, salt relaxation room, sensorial shower, and a Sisley retail shop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Beijing has long treated advanced technology transactions as matters of national security, even when the legal framing rests in competition policy.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Parents, rest easy for now For the time being, responsible parents in Florida can rest easy that school enrollment vaccination requirements will remain in place.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Decompress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decompress. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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