relax
verb (used with object)
to make less tense, rigid, or firm; make lax.
will relax
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future tenseof relax.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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There are also growing hopes that regulators in Washington will relax the most onerous of bank capital requirements that had been instituted since the 2008-09 financial crisis.
From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026
The vortex will relax this weekend, with likely one more stretch next week, says Cohen.
From Slate ● Feb. 25, 2026
Ogren hopes the FDA will relax this requirement as more study is done on PrEP medications.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2023
We also believe the white paper will relax some rules on land-based casinos to level the playing field between physical and online betting.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2023
Let them see you prepared for open force; they themselves will relax their pretensions.
From The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08 by Livius, Titus
