relax
verb (used with object)
to make less tense, rigid, or firm; make lax.
is relaxing
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present progressiveof relax (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“The idea was when everyone is relaxing, you should be working,” Kushner told Forbes in 2012.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
All of which is to say, "With Love, Meghan" is relaxing enough to slip into for hours without leaving much of a memory in its wake.
From Salon ● Mar. 5, 2025
Despite its relatively large size, the Palisade is relaxing to drive and easy to maneuver.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 18, 2023
"The Chinese government has become more active and is relaxing more regulation but whether it is good enough remains to be seen," he added.
From Reuters ● Sep. 6, 2023
I follow Emma into the living room, where her mother is relaxing on the couch with her slipper-covered feet propped on a glass coffee table.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
