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
After settling in, spa enthusiasts can unwind at Baan Thai Spa by HARNN.
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Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
To offset the cost and reduce federal borrowing, the legislation would cut more than $1 trillion from social safety net programs and unwind most of former President Joe Biden's 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, which included the largest-ever U.S. investment to combat the climate crisis.
—Arkansas Online, 22 June 2025
Guests can unwind in one of the four guest rooms, which are decorated with ornate fireplaces and regal bedscapes, plus rounded out by plush robes and custom toiletries.
—Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
Those looking to unwind can enjoy sunbathing or picnicking on the beach, with several shaded areas providing ideal spots for relaxation.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2025
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Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
To offset the cost and reduce federal borrowing, the legislation would cut more than $1 trillion from social safety net programs and unwind most of former President Joe Biden's 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, which included the largest-ever U.S. investment to combat the climate crisis.
—Arkansas Online, 22 June 2025
Guests can unwind in one of the four guest rooms, which are decorated with ornate fireplaces and regal bedscapes, plus rounded out by plush robes and custom toiletries.
—Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
Those looking to unwind can enjoy sunbathing or picnicking on the beach, with several shaded areas providing ideal spots for relaxation.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwind
relax
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But there was one type of holiday that our readers favored above all this year: a relaxing escape, close to a top-tier city.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Not only did Treasury yields outright decline, but other signs of fiscal excess--yield curves, swap spreads, real rates, and the 10-year term premium--also relaxed in recent weeks.—
Kelly Evans,
CNBC,
8 July 2025
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“Unwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwind. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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