decompress
verb (used with object)
to cause to undergo decompression.
decompressing
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present participleof decompress.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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A luxury backyard sauna and cold plunge could make sense for decompressing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
The extensively engineered retaining wall and thoughtful landscaping transformed the property into a series of expansive outdoor living spaces designed for entertaining, decompressing, and fully embracing the indoor-outdoor lifestyle.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
Parrish later joined the marines and previously spoke of using running as a way of decompressing from the demands of the job.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
On Friday, part of a Boeing 737 MAX 9 fuselage blew out at 16,000 feet on an Alaska Airlines flight out of Portland, leaving a large hole and decompressing the passenger cabin.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 8, 2024
An outgrowth of chaos mathematics, it is being used for compressing and decompressing high quality images.
From The Online World by Odd De Presno
