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
Home to shops, restaurants, and other attractions, Landmark Tower in the Minato Mirai district is a fun place to unwind.
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Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Some disruptions to supply could take months to unwind even if the ceasefire holds, which has some analysts predicting a prolonged period of higher prices.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
This retreat is designed for unwinding, with a cozy living space that offers an unobscured view and a smart TV, along with a small kitchenette with a burner to whip up meals.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Following the ride, we were treated to a charcuterie spread, champagne and a campfire to unwind and relax after our outing on the trails.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
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Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Some disruptions to supply could take months to unwind even if the ceasefire holds, which has some analysts predicting a prolonged period of higher prices.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
This retreat is designed for unwinding, with a cozy living space that offers an unobscured view and a smart TV, along with a small kitchenette with a burner to whip up meals.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Following the ride, we were treated to a charcuterie spread, champagne and a campfire to unwind and relax after our outing on the trails.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwind
relax
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To do that, architects opened up the space, creating wide walkways and varied seating options with a mix of high-top, standard tables and six-person booths, to encourage service members to hang out and relax after they’re done eating.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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So relax, and go worry about that $39 trillion national debt instead.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Unwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwind. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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