unwound
ˌən-ˈwau̇nd 
; unwinding
; unwinding
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archaic
: to trace to the end
… unwinding the labyrinth 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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On the last Friday of each month from March through October, the Columbia Street Block Party is a chance for neighbors to unwind with classic cars, art, and food.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Courts have historically been more open to stopping a deal rather than unwinding one.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
The three-deck 35, as with other vessels in Navetta umbrella, offer up much volume that its size would suggest, resulting in around 3,200 square feet of room to unwind both indoors and out.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
The first act of my adventure started just outside the city of Córdoba, in what felt like a perfect place to unwind before delving into the local culture.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Courts have historically been more open to stopping a deal rather than unwinding one.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
The three-deck 35, as with other vessels in Navetta umbrella, offer up much volume that its size would suggest, resulting in around 3,200 square feet of room to unwind both indoors and out.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
The first act of my adventure started just outside the city of Córdoba, in what felt like a perfect place to unwind before delving into the local culture.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
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 6 Mar. 2026.
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