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
Ahead of you lies a day—or a week, a fall, or a lifetime—of leisurely unwinding.
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Talks are focusing on unwinding that whole cut in gradual monthly increments and the group has reached an agreement in principle to raise output by at least 135,000 bpd from October, two sources said.
—Robert Ilich, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Still, unwinding this system was difficult in part because two neighboring districts, the Pulaski County Special School District and the North Little Rock School District, cooperated with one another to ensure their districts would remain majority white.
—Time, 4 Sep. 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
During a stay, guests can encounter a wealth of fascinating species spanning from white rhinos to African wild dogs to Grévy's zebras, while the property’s pool, terrace and spa are the perfect spots for unwinding after a long day of scoping out Kenya’s most marvelous megafauna.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Lotus is now safe and sound with her adopters, unwinding from the turn of events in her life and regaining her confidence.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Given how systematic funds operate, selling may start with commodity trading advisors, or CTAs, unwinding extreme positioning, Loder said.
—Jessica Menton, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2025
Outside is a small, leafy terrace, perfect for sipping mint tea, journaling, or unwinding under the stars after a day in town.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 9 Aug. 2025
Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Talks are focusing on unwinding that whole cut in gradual monthly increments and the group has reached an agreement in principle to raise output by at least 135,000 bpd from October, two sources said.
—Robert Ilich, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Still, unwinding this system was difficult in part because two neighboring districts, the Pulaski County Special School District and the North Little Rock School District, cooperated with one another to ensure their districts would remain majority white.
—Time, 4 Sep. 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
During a stay, guests can encounter a wealth of fascinating species spanning from white rhinos to African wild dogs to Grévy's zebras, while the property’s pool, terrace and spa are the perfect spots for unwinding after a long day of scoping out Kenya’s most marvelous megafauna.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Lotus is now safe and sound with her adopters, unwinding from the turn of events in her life and regaining her confidence.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Given how systematic funds operate, selling may start with commodity trading advisors, or CTAs, unwinding extreme positioning, Loder said.
—Jessica Menton, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2025
Outside is a small, leafy terrace, perfect for sipping mint tea, journaling, or unwinding under the stars after a day in town.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwinding
relaxing
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Despite its size, though, the town packs a big punch with things to do and explore, and is an ideal spot for a relaxing mountain weekend away from it all.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Researchers have found that curcumin—the primary compound found in turmeric—has potent anti-inflammatory properties that can help regulate blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Unwinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwinding. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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