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
Both the business and household sectors contributed to this improvement, a meaningful indicator that the post-pandemic leverage build-up is unwinding.
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Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 9 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
There are 12 treatment rooms, a dedicated steam and sauna area, and a heated outdoor pool framed by cabanas and loungers, ideal for unwinding pre-or post-treatment.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 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
There's nothing like an evening spent unwinding with friends around a fire pit.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
Policymakers should be focused on unwinding this deeply flawed legacy, not doubling down on it.
—Elaine Parker, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Treatments include unwinding massages, facials, manicures and pedicures.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
The hedges will start unwinding towards the end of the summer, however, potentially pushing higher costs onto fares.
—Shashwat Awasthi, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 9 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
There are 12 treatment rooms, a dedicated steam and sauna area, and a heated outdoor pool framed by cabanas and loungers, ideal for unwinding pre-or post-treatment.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 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
There's nothing like an evening spent unwinding with friends around a fire pit.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
Policymakers should be focused on unwinding this deeply flawed legacy, not doubling down on it.
—Elaine Parker, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Treatments include unwinding massages, facials, manicures and pedicures.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
The hedges will start unwinding towards the end of the summer, however, potentially pushing higher costs onto fares.
—Shashwat Awasthi, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwinding
relaxing
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The Hollywood star enjoyed her birthday week spending time with family, friends and Ramirez, as well as enjoying a relaxing spa visit.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Think open hiking trails, relaxing inns at a more attainable value, and cool mornings with warm afternoons.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Unwinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwinding. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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