- present participle of relax.
relaxing
Example Sentences
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Taking a look through the listing, it’s easy to see how the four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom property would have served as a relaxing retreat for an editor who had such an impact on the film industry.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
But what a relaxing oasis above the crowds with several seating areas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● 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
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
They change the arrangement of the cells by relaxing or exciting their skin.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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