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n. - Relieving pressure.

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Usage examples (37)
  • I think I'm still decompressing from the slingshot excursion to Manhattan on Wednesday.
  • Everything was perfect, lovely, "decompressing" - yet within him, a maelstrom of weariness, confusion, and desires.
  • No need for high bitrate stereo for the low-fi mono track in the original. all; first off, I am sorry for using the term "decompressing".
  • "decompressing" earthquake-stricken Port-au-Prince by clearing rubble to allow displaced
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