- present tense form of relax (3rd person singular).
relaxes
Example Sentences
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In the proposed experiments, researchers would rotate the defect's magnetic spin in different directions and measure how quickly it relaxes.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 2026
Best part: The clippers work for cheap, and none of the promotional aspects need to be publicly disclosed, thanks to a federal-regulation loophole that relaxes transparency standards on ads that don’t sell tangible products.
From Slate ● May 6, 2026
As it bakes, it softens and relaxes, turning creamy at the edges while still holding its shape at the core.
From Salon ● Mar. 23, 2026
So he creates drama, he attacks, arouses counter-forces, feels fear—will my luck hold?—defeats the enemy, claims triumph and relaxes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
“I’m sorry,” he says, repeating it in a litany over her sobs until she calms, the tension easing in her shoulders as she relaxes into his arms.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
