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
The padded headboard is perfect for reading or unwinding, and the wood slat base provides sturdy support without a box spring.
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Slowly, Tom and Robbie unwind the plot points we’ve already been clubbed over the head with.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
Musicians can go back to their hotel to unwind after a concert.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2025
The largest of the chalets sleeps up to eight guests and comes with a private sauna and a spacious terrace for unwinding after a day on the trails.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Slowly, Tom and Robbie unwind the plot points we’ve already been clubbed over the head with.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
Musicians can go back to their hotel to unwind after a concert.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2025
The largest of the chalets sleeps up to eight guests and comes with a private sauna and a spacious terrace for unwinding after a day on the trails.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwind
relax
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The Athmile Wide-Leg Sweatpants, which shoppers love for traveling, running errands, and relaxing at home, have a super-soft fleece lining and pockets big enough for smartphones.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Take time to relax and enjoy yourself.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Unwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwind. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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