relax
verb (used with object)
to make less tense, rigid, or firm; make lax.
relaxes
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present tense formof relax (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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On Venus, the rift flanks sink because the crust slowly relaxes after being stretched.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
Best part: The clippers work for cheap, and none of the promotional aspects need to be publicly disclosed, thanks to a federal-regulation loophole that relaxes transparency standards on ads that don’t sell tangible products.
From Slate ● May 6, 2026
As it bakes, it softens and relaxes, turning creamy at the edges while still holding its shape at the core.
From Salon ● Mar. 23, 2026
So he creates drama, he attacks, arouses counter-forces, feels fear—will my luck hold?—defeats the enemy, claims triumph and relaxes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
His face relaxes and his lopsided smile flashes.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
