UNWIND Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

unwind

verb

ˌən-ˈwīnd

Definition of unwind next

as in to relax

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety soft music and a good book help me unwind

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

tense (up)

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of unwind The bathrooms are dripping in pink Portuguese marble, and there’s plenty of space to unwind in between treatments. —

Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026 The two would incrementally unwind the partnership, with the contract ending in 2028. —

Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe, STAT, 16 Feb. 2026 Large players like Apple, Walmart and Amazon have taken the lead in pushing vendors to disclose their own carbon footprints, which has created self-reinforcing ecosystems that aren’t about to unwind. —

Diane Brady, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026 Berkshire Hathaway, under new CEO Greg Abel, has since taken a formal step toward unwinding its 28% stake in Kraft Heinz. —

Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unwind

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwind

relax

Verb

Long-haul travelers can opt for a head and shoulder reliever or a fragrant, relaxing bath infused with indigenous flowers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Advertisement The ruling also relaxes limits on a number of other pollutants released by burning coal, such as arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, and nickel.

— Simmone Shah, Time, 20 Feb. 2026