DECOMPRESSION Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

decompression

noun

as in relaxation

freedom from activity or labor the waitstaff gets a welcome period of decompression between the lunch and dinner rushes

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Recent Examples of decompression Lasko was carted off the field and taken to a nearby hospital for immediate spinal decompression and stabilization surgery. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 Svetlana Grković, a Serbian national, previously told news outlets that the decompression left her husband Ljubisa Karović, 61, hanging outside the aircraft up to his chest for about two minutes while passengers tried to pull him back inside. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 Generally, a decompression of the marine layer is an indicator that a long stretch of heat may settle into the region and sometimes opens a window for winds blowing toward the ocean, increasing the fire danger. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 But patients with severe cases or no improvement after four to six months of conservative therapy should be offered surgical decompression, and endoscopic repair gets patients back to work an average of one week earlier than open surgery. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026 Severe cases or those not improved after four to six months of conservative therapy are typically offered surgical decompression, which can be done using endoscopic or open techniques. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026 Conventional scuba divers are constrained by strict depth and decompression limits, so a significant portion of every dive is spent descending, ascending, and waiting to return safely to the surface. — New Atlas, 18 July 2026 Stacking up tiny, happy upgrades to your living room sanctuary makes this decompression routine a million times better. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 July 2026 Wheeler’s return from thoracic outlet decompression surgery has been crucial. — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 7 July 2026

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Noun

Yes, there is a spa area with a sauna, steam room, frost cabin, and a hot relaxation pool.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
In other words, relaxation and enjoyment can be an important part of a satisfying solo dining experience.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of relaxation

Noun

At the time, getting there meant taking multiple flights with monster layovers, arriving early in the morning with little to no rest in between.

— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2026
The trajectories separated into four distinct clusters corresponding to rest, meditation, music, and the movie.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 Oct. 2026

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