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
Guests can unwind by the pool, sip mint tea in the airy lobby, or dine on French-Algerian cuisine at one of the hotel’s three restaurants.
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Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
To top it all off, a large front porch and second-story balcony provide the ideal spot to unwind or gather with friends outdoors.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
The sturdy set is ideal for serving after-dinner drinks to guests or just unwinding solo by a cozy fire.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
This bearish configuration served to confirm the distribution phase, as stronger volume on down days indicated institutions were unwinding positions.
—David Keller, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
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Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
To top it all off, a large front porch and second-story balcony provide the ideal spot to unwind or gather with friends outdoors.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
The sturdy set is ideal for serving after-dinner drinks to guests or just unwinding solo by a cozy fire.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
This bearish configuration served to confirm the distribution phase, as stronger volume on down days indicated institutions were unwinding positions.
—David Keller, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwind
relax
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Acidic and fizzy drinks can increase pressure in the stomach and cause the muscle at the top of the stomach to relax, allowing acid to come back up.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
9 Nov. 2025
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Good food and drink plus a chance to relax will please you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Unwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwind. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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