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 Jones’ uncle, for example, texted him an AI image of a bird unwinding at the beach on Thursday morning. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026 Now, at the behest of police and firefighter unions across California, state lawmakers are pushing through legislation to unwind parts of Brown’s changes. — Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 Reducing screen time by at least one hour before bed helps prevent overstimulation and allows the brain to unwind properly before sleep. — Lia Miller Published, Parents, 11 Aug. 2026 Tailor-made for dorm rooms and small study spaces, this 32-inch Samsung smart TV makes unwinding after class effortless. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unwind

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwind

relax

Verb

This not only improves blow flow in one particular region but also relaxes and widens blood vessels throughout the body, Kloner says.

— Will Stone, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026
Their homes were not like the large estates found in wealthier Colorado mountain towns, but smaller structures where their blue-collar families went to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

— Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026