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
Eritage Resort Eritage Resort Eritage is the place to unwind in peace and quiet.
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Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Faced with a loneliness epidemic, less interest in drinking and a growing exhaustion with screens, younger adults are rediscovering board games as a way to gather, talk and unwind without a bar tab or a feed to scroll.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
There’s something special about unwinding outdoors, enjoying the sights and sounds of nature by yourself or with company, and having glowing lights as a backdrop.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Days are best spent enjoying the private lake access and dock, or lounging by the indoor wood-burning fireplace and unwinding in the claw-foot tub.
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Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unwind
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Faced with a loneliness epidemic, less interest in drinking and a growing exhaustion with screens, younger adults are rediscovering board games as a way to gather, talk and unwind without a bar tab or a feed to scroll.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
There’s something special about unwinding outdoors, enjoying the sights and sounds of nature by yourself or with company, and having glowing lights as a backdrop.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Days are best spent enjoying the private lake access and dock, or lounging by the indoor wood-burning fireplace and unwinding in the claw-foot tub.
—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unwind
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwind
relax
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Between matches, fans were able to relax with a somewhat less-marauding version of Haaland, as the 25-year-old put in an appearance on the late-night show FIFA World Cup on Fox After Hours with James Corden.
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Their hearts don’t squeeze or relax properly, or their valves on the left side of the heart have problems, causing a backup of blood that raises pressure in the lungs.
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“Unwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwind. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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