as in relaxing
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
soft music and a good book help me unwind
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Recent Examples of unwinding
The hedges will start unwinding towards the end of the summer, however, potentially pushing higher costs onto fares.
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Shashwat Awasthi, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
At the end of the day, there’s a jacuzzi tub and a sauna for unwinding.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Six months into the unwinding process, more than half of Medicaid renewals were being completed automatically.
—Aparna Soni, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
Made for unwinding, dreaming and everything in between, this 100% organic cotton sleepwear is crafted from naturally soft, breathable fabric that keeps you comfortable all night long.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
The weekend is for recharging, relaxing, and generally unwinding, right?
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
That Medicaid unwinding process didn't go well in many states, and more than 25 million lost their benefits.
—Sam Whitehead, CBS News, 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
Stock up on cheese at the Door County Creamery before unwinding with a Wisconsin Old Fashioned at Sister Bay Bowl, a supper club-meets-bowling alley.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Shashwat Awasthi, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
At the end of the day, there’s a jacuzzi tub and a sauna for unwinding.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Six months into the unwinding process, more than half of Medicaid renewals were being completed automatically.
—Aparna Soni, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
Made for unwinding, dreaming and everything in between, this 100% organic cotton sleepwear is crafted from naturally soft, breathable fabric that keeps you comfortable all night long.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
The weekend is for recharging, relaxing, and generally unwinding, right?
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
That Medicaid unwinding process didn't go well in many states, and more than 25 million lost their benefits.
—Sam Whitehead, CBS News, 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
Stock up on cheese at the Door County Creamery before unwinding with a Wisconsin Old Fashioned at Sister Bay Bowl, a supper club-meets-bowling alley.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwinding
relaxing
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Key Takeaways Sourdough bread contains peptides that might help lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
16 Apr. 2026
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Step back from a noisy group chat to do something relaxing, because quiet helps practical insights rise.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Unwinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwinding. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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