as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
not being one for alcoholic beverages, I prefer to wind down with a cup of tea every night
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Recent Examples of wind down
The Nintendo Switch 2's first summer is winding down.
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PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Either way, his time in Green Bay seems to be winding down.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The Falcons were a field goal away from tying it with the clock winding down.
—Coy Wire, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
If August was about gently winding down from active days and late nights, September is about actually restoring your sleep rhythms.
—Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
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PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Either way, his time in Green Bay seems to be winding down.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The Falcons were a field goal away from tying it with the clock winding down.
—Coy Wire, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
If August was about gently winding down from active days and late nights, September is about actually restoring your sleep rhythms.
—Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wind down
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The property, located in the heart of Jackson, has an on-site concierge to book safaris, outdoor adventures, and wellness appointments to relax between autumn adventures.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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If caught in a rip current, relax and float.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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Across the field, Granite Hills’ talented junior quarterback, Zac Benitez, chilled out, bobbing his head to tunes playing on his headphones.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Sep. 2025
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As the moon and Venus connect, chilling out doesn’t have to be a snooze-fest.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Wind down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wind%20down. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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