de-stress

verb

ˈdē-ˈstres How to pronounce de-stress (audio)
Definition of de-stressnext
as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety he watches classic movie comedies as a way to de-stress

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Recent Examples of de-stress Stretching can also be an effective way to de-stress. — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026 They are often marketed as a screen-free toy that can help kids, teens, and adults de-stress and focus. — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026 The program aims to de-stress passengers, especially those traveling for difficult reasons. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026 Progressive muscle relaxation helps with de-stressing by tapping into your mind-body connection. — Stefanie Groner, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for de-stress
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relax
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  • Potassium helps blood vessels relax, improving blood flow and helping lower blood pressure.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2026
  • So after that, the Iranian government withdrew the morality police from the streets and relaxed the dress code.
    — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of relax

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“De-stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de-stress. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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