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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
Lucinda Shen, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
Not only that, but Phoenix—the fifth-largest city in the United States—pulls it all off without losing its relaxed, indoor-outdoor way of living.
—Cindy Barks, AFAR Media, 27 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
The big picture: Though the Trump administration is expected to take a more relaxed approach to fintech, ugly failures like Synapse mean scrutiny over bank-fintech partnerships is expected to continue.
—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
Not only that, but Phoenix—the fifth-largest city in the United States—pulls it all off without losing its relaxed, indoor-outdoor way of living.
—Cindy Barks, AFAR Media, 27 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
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Hailing from the Scottish Highlands, an area famous for its bold scotches, Eight Lands Distillery eschews the comfortable path and instead produces gins and vodkas made with organic ingredients sourced from the region and Scottish spring water.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Jimmy Kimmel is momentarily pausing his ascent up Oscars host mountain (Bob Hope still sits comfortable at the top, having hosted the ceremony 19 times), handing over the mic to first-time host Conan O'Brien.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Virtual assistance work Virtual assistance is a flexible side hustle that involves providing services like email management, social media support, bookkeeping, and scheduling for busy professionals and businesses.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Dogsled organizers and participants will need to continue to be flexible, but there is still a future for racing, Freking said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2025
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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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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
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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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Her hair was styled in loose waves with bobby pins, holding it back from her face.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The film feels wild and loose when four characters are shouting over each other at once.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 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 Mar. 2025.
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