- present participle of relax.
relaxing
Example Sentences
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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
Have a relaxing night and a great long weekend.
From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026
The band sought to highlight an earlier dance craze—the rumba—and to provide listeners with a smooth, relaxing, high-gloss sound.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
But Pelor took a shuddering breath, his shoulders relaxing, and joined the other finished competitors.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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