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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
India Amos, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
This duvet cover gives bedding setups a relaxed yet elevated look with its pre-washed, drapey design.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Their aim initially appeared to be avoiding an embarrassing score but Rajasthan relaxed and Kolkata took its chance.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Pontoons will provide a more relaxed experience with the benefit of offering shade.
—India Amos, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
This duvet cover gives bedding setups a relaxed yet elevated look with its pre-washed, drapey design.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
Fetch Foster Rescue has taken in animals from households whose homes were completely destroyed, and the organization’s immediate focus is keeping those frightened pets as relaxed as possible while storm cleanup continues across the community.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Their aim initially appeared to be avoiding an embarrassing score but Rajasthan relaxed and Kolkata took its chance.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxed
Adjective
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Brunson scored eight points in his first 12 minutes and looked comfortable almost immediately.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The family documents describe comfortable lives and prosperous businesses blown apart by the war and the mounting Nazi menace.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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All rooms will have a 65-inch flat-screen television, in-room safe, a Nespresso machine, Le Labo bath amenities, flexible seating options, and floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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Now, the venue features a Main Stage, a Black Box Theater, a recording studio space, and flexible community areas for holding multiple simultaneous events.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
24 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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Setting the stage in Charlotte Outside The Casey by Beau Monde in North Charlotte, restaurant guests gathered under tents in the September heat, seeking relief from bottled water chilled in coolers around the perimeter after checking in for the experience.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ultimately, beer doesn't have to stay cold simply because it was chilled at the store or in your fridge.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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Kecia Steelman has certainly not rested on her laurels since stepping into the top job at Ulta Beauty in January 2025.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Furman found that because Comey's firing rested on Article II of the Constitution, not a federal law governing the civil service, the federal court has jurisdiction to hear the case.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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They are won or lost on the ability to come up with loose balls.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Vivian, who is in her thirties, wore a black baseball cap, loose sweats, and a thick fur coat twice her size.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Punk was cut open and Reigns basked in the fans’ applause.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Govan basked in the limelight nearby, shaking hands and doling out hugs and back pats.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Relaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxed. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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