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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But most of all, the sport is extremely enjoyable and lots of fun, a way to de-stress and blow off steam, while discovering the cunning power of your inner Artemis at the same time.
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Rona Berg, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Archery demands a focus on staying present in the moment, while loading, aiming and shooting puts you into a slow repetitive flow that is at once relaxing and de-stressing, especially in a rustic outdoor setting.
—Rona Berg, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Exercise in the evening may also be a way to unwind and de-stress.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Researchers are finding promising — and surprising — ways to boost our brain health and de-stress our minds.
—Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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Rona Berg, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Archery demands a focus on staying present in the moment, while loading, aiming and shooting puts you into a slow repetitive flow that is at once relaxing and de-stressing, especially in a rustic outdoor setting.
—Rona Berg, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Exercise in the evening may also be a way to unwind and de-stress.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Researchers are finding promising — and surprising — ways to boost our brain health and de-stress our minds.
—Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for de-stress
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“De-stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de-stress. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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