as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
soft music and a good book help me unwind
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Recent Examples of unwind
An outdoor hydromassage swimming pool serves as the perfect retreat, inviting guests to unwind amid a paradise of flora and fragrance.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
Pair the three-seat sofa with a set of club chairs, or place two sofas across from each other to create the perfect spot to host dinner parties, book club, or unwind after a busy day.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Guests can dine at the on-site Beacon Restaurant, stroll the nearby boardwalk, or unwind by the fire pits as the sun seemingly dips into the glistening lake.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
The year ended with Tice unwinding at a pool party with FSA rebels, according to a post from him in the early hours of August 12.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
Pair the three-seat sofa with a set of club chairs, or place two sofas across from each other to create the perfect spot to host dinner parties, book club, or unwind after a busy day.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Guests can dine at the on-site Beacon Restaurant, stroll the nearby boardwalk, or unwind by the fire pits as the sun seemingly dips into the glistening lake.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
The year ended with Tice unwinding at a pool party with FSA rebels, according to a post from him in the early hours of August 12.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwind
relax
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Doctors prescribe prazosin, which relaxes blood vessels, to help lower blood pressure.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Set in a Wednesday-esque room, complete with moody lighting and adorned with props including dead roses, a gold candelabra, a black violin and faux poison, Gaga and Zeta-Jones sit behind a table and whisper into a microphone, aiming to help viewers relax.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Unwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwind. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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