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
Canadians’ absence in Las Vegas is symbolic of the United States’ fractured relationship with its neighbor and the ripple effects of unwinding ties between the two countries.
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
On each bedside table is a Good Night Guide, with tips for unwinding, and an herbal tea sachet with botanicals from the family-run property’s garden.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 3 Mar. 2026
Crescent continues to hold onto the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver, which is part of a different fund than the unwinding GP Invitation Fund that held the Brown Palace and Holiday Inn Express.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
Courts have historically been more open to stopping a deal rather than unwinding one.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
Despite being a quick walk from downtown Palm Springs, the Historic Tennis Club is snoozy and near-silent—perfect for unwinding after a busy day.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 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
Hedge funds are unwinding their positions too.
—Bernard Goyder, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
The latter happens to be his preferred way of unwinding after ski season.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
On each bedside table is a Good Night Guide, with tips for unwinding, and an herbal tea sachet with botanicals from the family-run property’s garden.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 3 Mar. 2026
Crescent continues to hold onto the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver, which is part of a different fund than the unwinding GP Invitation Fund that held the Brown Palace and Holiday Inn Express.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
Courts have historically been more open to stopping a deal rather than unwinding one.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
Despite being a quick walk from downtown Palm Springs, the Historic Tennis Club is snoozy and near-silent—perfect for unwinding after a busy day.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 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
Hedge funds are unwinding their positions too.
—Bernard Goyder, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
The latter happens to be his preferred way of unwinding after ski season.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwinding
relaxing
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High Heel Jungle socks combine luxury comfort with performance features designed for both active and relaxing moments.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The best lounge sets work for more than just relaxing around the house.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Unwinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwinding. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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