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
Its skylight en-suite with a sauna opens out to a discreet patio with a hot tub for unwinding.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Suites and villas lean rustic-luxe, with dark woods, stone accents, and oversized soaking tubs perfect for unwinding after a long day of wildlife spotting.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Inch by inch, AI researchers and AI developers are gradually unwinding these mysteries.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Discover the tranquility of Cuyama Valley, with its scenic landscapes and historic charm, perfect for unwinding.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
Nationally, millions of people have already lost Medicaid coverage during the unwinding process, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Float through spectacular canyons, check out petroglyphs and Native American ruins, conquer rapids, and spend your nights unwinding while gazing up at the Milky Way.
—Matt Bell, AFAR Media, 19 May 2026
Abel is already moving to put his stamp on the roughly $300 billion basket, reportedly unwinding positions tied to former investment manager Todd Combs after his departure for JPMorgan at the end of 2025.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 1 May 2026
But the biggest threat to OpenAI is that Musk is seeking to restore the startup’s status as a full nonprofit research organization by unwinding the for-profit restructuring that was completed in October.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Suites and villas lean rustic-luxe, with dark woods, stone accents, and oversized soaking tubs perfect for unwinding after a long day of wildlife spotting.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Inch by inch, AI researchers and AI developers are gradually unwinding these mysteries.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Discover the tranquility of Cuyama Valley, with its scenic landscapes and historic charm, perfect for unwinding.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
Nationally, millions of people have already lost Medicaid coverage during the unwinding process, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Float through spectacular canyons, check out petroglyphs and Native American ruins, conquer rapids, and spend your nights unwinding while gazing up at the Milky Way.
—Matt Bell, AFAR Media, 19 May 2026
Abel is already moving to put his stamp on the roughly $300 billion basket, reportedly unwinding positions tied to former investment manager Todd Combs after his departure for JPMorgan at the end of 2025.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 1 May 2026
But the biggest threat to OpenAI is that Musk is seeking to restore the startup’s status as a full nonprofit research organization by unwinding the for-profit restructuring that was completed in October.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwinding
relaxing
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Orange blossom Similar to lemon verbena, orange blossom is calming, antispasmodic (relaxing the muscles in the walls of your internal organs), and anti-nausea.—
Mélanie Defouilloy,
Vogue,
6 June 2026
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There’s also plenty of time for relaxing poolside and browsing boutiques built into the schedule.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Unwinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwinding. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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