unwound
ˌən-ˈwau̇nd 
; unwinding
; unwinding
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archaic
: to trace to the end
unwinding the labryinth and bringing the hero out—
Laurence Sterne
Laurence Sterne3
: to undo (a financial arrangement or position) through the necessary legal or financial steps
unwound most of its natural gas hedges—The New York Times
The New York Times1
: to become uncoiled or disentangled : unfold
2
: to become released from tension
take a bath to unwind
Examples of unwind in a Sentence
She unwound some thread from the spool.
The fishing line unwound quickly.
I wanted to unwind after a hard day.
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There will also be at least one retreat-like setting on every journey, and each stop on the trip will be a three-to-four-night stay, allowing guests to really unwind.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Sterling Breeze is a favorite for its relaxed luxury, offering one- to three-bedroom condos with full kitchens, sunset-ready balconies with private grills, and a beachfront pool that’s ideal for unwinding.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
One key sanction – a price cap on Russian oil imposed by the Group of Seven nations in 2022 – may be difficult for America to fully unwind without international support.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Outside is a small, leafy terrace, perfect for sipping mint tea, journaling, or unwinding under the stars after a day in town.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 9 Aug. 2025
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Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Sterling Breeze is a favorite for its relaxed luxury, offering one- to three-bedroom condos with full kitchens, sunset-ready balconies with private grills, and a beachfront pool that’s ideal for unwinding.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
One key sanction – a price cap on Russian oil imposed by the Group of Seven nations in 2022 – may be difficult for America to fully unwind without international support.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Outside is a small, leafy terrace, perfect for sipping mint tea, journaling, or unwinding under the stars after a day in town.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 9 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unwind
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“Unwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwind. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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