- present participle of relax.
relaxing
Example Sentences
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Some summer advice: Going for a dip is a relaxing way to beat the heat, but occasionally, something goes wrong.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
Imagine that you’re relaxing at a casual family gathering.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
Venice is that bright, sweet spot in the middle, where you have the more relaxing presence of the water and the beach, but still connected to Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
A number of schools across England have taken measures including relaxing uniform rules and closing early over the coming days.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
He sighed, relaxing, and gave them a little quizzical smile.
From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
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