UNWIND Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

unwind

verb

ˌən-ˈwīnd

Definition of unwind next

as in to relax

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety soft music and a good book help me unwind

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

tense (up)

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of unwind Consumer prices will spike higher in the coming months as gas prices have soared, but those increases could unwind by the end of the year, particularly if the conflict ends soon. —

Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026 These are investors who understand that the UAE’s role in the global economy is now too embedded to unwind. —

Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 17 Mar. 2026 Afterward, find your way to one of the island's pristine stretches of sand—among the best in the state—to unwind. —

Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026 But after a group of seven Syrians filed a lawsuit last October challenging Noem's decision to unwind TPS protections, a federal district court delayed the termination. —

Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unwind

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwind

relax

Verb

The agency waived age limits for new recruits, relaxed its vetting process, and decreased the training period for incoming officers.

— Oriana van Praag, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
Also, a mule has the rare quality of looking very polished and relaxed at the same time.

— Alex Sales, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026