UNWIND Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

unwind

verb

ˌən-ˈwīnd

Definition of unwind

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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

tense (up)

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of unwind Memory stocks — The AI trade continued to come under pressure, with the memory names unwinding yet again in premarket trading on Friday. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 17 July 2026 This is just the latest of many steps in Brussels’s effort to unwind vertical integration and curb the gatekeeping power of big tech companies. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 17 July 2026 As a recent article by Bloomberg points out, riders hopping into driverless cabs from Waymo, Tesla, and Zoox are treating driverless trips as a license to unwind. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 16 July 2026 An outdoor sauna, hot tub, and cold plunge are enticing draws no matter the season, while an full alfresco dining set up and fire pit surrounded by lounge seating provide a comfy place to unwind and take in the surrounding views. — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unwind

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwind

relax

Verb

Larry the Cat, who has lived at 10 Downing Street for the last 15 years, has been spotted relaxing this morning, seemingly unfazed by all the media gathered outside.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
If relaxing is more your speed, grab a glass of Chablis, settle into an Adirondack chair with a good book, and watch the sunlight dance across the lily pads.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 20 July 2026