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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Take a few days or even a couple of weeks to decompress and process these emotions.
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Sho Dewan, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
So for me, there’s so many different ways to decompress.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 4 Feb. 2025
Consider these steps: • Give yourself time to decompress and reflect before jumping into new ventures.
—Rem Oculee, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Some animals need a day or two to decompress and adjust to their new surroundings, according to the Animal Humane Society.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Sho Dewan, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
So for me, there’s so many different ways to decompress.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 4 Feb. 2025
Consider these steps: • Give yourself time to decompress and reflect before jumping into new ventures.
—Rem Oculee, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Some animals need a day or two to decompress and adjust to their new surroundings, according to the Animal Humane Society.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for decompress
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“Decompress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decompress. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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