- present participle of relax.
relaxing
Example Sentences
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The experience: Varied based on practitioner, but we found it to be overall a deeply relaxing and calming treatment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
The home, which was built in 1980, was always meant to serve as a relaxing sanctuary, having been inspired by Balinese architecture.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
To break Coupang's stranglehold, the governing party even proposed relaxing existing restrictions so more retailers can deliver overnight.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
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
People settled in beside the Gilo, relaxing and cooking and visiting together.
From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau
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