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
Apparently, the best way to unwind before the impending Dutch Grand Prix is cruising on a luxury yacht.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025
The soft fleece hoodie and coordinating wide-leg pants are perfect for chilly spaces, taking you from the airport to unwinding on your balcony before bed.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025
In January last year, a court in Hong Kong ordered the liquidation of the Evergrande's local assets after its creditors filed a petition, appointing Alvarez & Marsal — the firm that helped unwind Lehman Brothers — to undertake the process.
—Anniek Bao,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
Sometimes, nothing beats a warm bubble bath to relax and unwind after a long day.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025
The soft fleece hoodie and coordinating wide-leg pants are perfect for chilly spaces, taking you from the airport to unwinding on your balcony before bed.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025
In January last year, a court in Hong Kong ordered the liquidation of the Evergrande's local assets after its creditors filed a petition, appointing Alvarez & Marsal — the firm that helped unwind Lehman Brothers — to undertake the process.
—Anniek Bao,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
Sometimes, nothing beats a warm bubble bath to relax and unwind after a long day.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwind
relax
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Spurs fans can now relax about that issue.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Plus, there’s a front porch and a second-story balcony to relax outdoors and host family and friends.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Unwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwind. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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