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
Located in the quiet village of Santa Gertrudis, about 20 minutes from the town center, the new Soho Farmhouse Ibiza is an exclusive country oasis where members and guests can unwind.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 July 2025
Layered lighting can help teens unwind and destress after a long day at school.
—Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2025
Sona wanted to unwind from regular parenting life and enjoy the amenities of the ship—the ocean views, all the dining options, the spa, and the ease of visiting places like Istanbul, Crete, and Mykonos.
—Navdeep Singh Dhillon, Parents, 29 July 2025
The current administration has unwound certain HHS policy efforts that were put in motion by former President Biden.
—Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 July 2025
Layered lighting can help teens unwind and destress after a long day at school.
—Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2025
Sona wanted to unwind from regular parenting life and enjoy the amenities of the ship—the ocean views, all the dining options, the spa, and the ease of visiting places like Istanbul, Crete, and Mykonos.
—Navdeep Singh Dhillon, Parents, 29 July 2025
The current administration has unwound certain HHS policy efforts that were put in motion by former President Biden.
—Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwind
relax
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With increasingly busy and fragmented lives, and wrapped up in computer and phone screens most of the day, people want a chance to take some time out to relax and connect with friends in a casual environment.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Some people smoke marijuana to relax or to relieve tension, depression or even boredom.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Unwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwind. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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