decompressing

verb

present participle of decompress
as in relaxing
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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Recent Examples of decompressing Because vacation is about decompressing and disconnecting from daily life—not about worrying what’s going on at home. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 The 'why' behind airline safety rules Local Greek media reported that a piece of the engine had broken off and that debris smashed the window, quickly decompressing the cabin, which led to part of Karović's body being sucked out of the window. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 14 July 2026 The better reason to stay here is to spend three days decompressing. — Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 There's still some decompressing to do. — Ren Clayton, CBS News, 19 May 2026 Right now, everyone is decompressing from the season that just ended. — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026 Viewers play them while sleeping, studying, meditating or just decompressing. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026 But sound healing is more than just decompressing. — Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026 The primary bedroom feels like a high-end hotel suite, with a custom walk-in closet and a spa-style bath designed for decompressing after a long day. — Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
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relaxing
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  • Potassium helps lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessel walls and helping the body clear out excess sodium.
    — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The South is rich in relaxing beach towns, but, according to Michael Linder, general manager of The Mills House in Charleston, there’s one in particular that stands out.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of relaxing

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