decompresses

verb

present tense third-person singular of decompress
as in relaxes
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety after she gets home from work, she needs some time to decompress before preparing dinner

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Recent Examples of decompresses The dead hang strengthens the shoulders and decompresses the spine, combating the effects of gravity over time. — Saralyn Ward, Health, 15 May 2026 Using contoured foam rollers built into an adjustable frame, the bed gently decompresses the spine while massaging muscles along the way. — Joe Jackson, Outside, 20 Nov. 2025
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relaxes
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  • And then of course the jacuzzi, which releases tension and relaxes the muscles.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The advocates argue that the bill relaxes age-verification requirements and includes an advertising carveout for Google.
    — Benjamin Guggenheim, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Decompresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decompresses. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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