relax
verb (used with object)
to make less tense, rigid, or firm; make lax.
relaxing
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present participleof relax.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Chris and Lee jet off to Easter Island for a relaxing jaunt and to see the “big heads,” as they persist in calling them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
“For example, Mailyan billed over $200,000 for purportedly providing Botox services to patients in California when she was actually relaxing on the beach in Cabo.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
After a tour around the country, what could be more relaxing than my colleagues’ suggestions about how to unwind this evening?
From Slate ● Oct. 29, 2026
With an entire wing dedicated to the primary suite, which features a fireplace, patio with direct access to the pool, and a lavish bathroom, the abode is certainly a relaxing retreat.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
For us young brothers, taking a stroll down here, even on Christmas Eve, was not relaxing at all.
From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore
