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
One example from the book that illustrates Perel’s tough-love approach was a couple who loved to cuddle, wearing comfortable clothes such as flannel nightgowns to unwind.
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Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
Though the many cultural activities give an adult summer camp vibe, the massive spa, zen gardens, and pristine pools offer spaces to unwind.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
On an Aurora Expeditions sailing to the Arctic, travelers might attend a lecture on the exploration history of Svalbard, then unwind in a deck-top hot tub.
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Scott Laird,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The deal unwinds a big merger ten years ago and restores the Rentrak name, which box office insiders will be familiar with.
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Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
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Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
Though the many cultural activities give an adult summer camp vibe, the massive spa, zen gardens, and pristine pools offer spaces to unwind.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
On an Aurora Expeditions sailing to the Arctic, travelers might attend a lecture on the exploration history of Svalbard, then unwind in a deck-top hot tub.
—
Scott Laird,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The deal unwinds a big merger ten years ago and restores the Rentrak name, which box office insiders will be familiar with.
—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unwind
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwind
relax
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Marcy Park is a place where families, pets, and Highlands Ranch residents go to relax, and where Laura Nelson saw an opportunity to engage with her community.
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One of its earliest central promises was to relax Howard’s gun laws.
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“Unwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwind. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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