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
Although the lawsuits from the states and DirecTV pose a threat, courts have historically been more open to stopping a deal rather than unwinding one.
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Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
Those trades are now unwinding quickly.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
On the 534th Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including the complicated (and expensive) unwinding of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s tenure with the Miami Dolphins.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Plus, Mii Amo has a world-class spa, perfect for unwinding after a day on the trail.
—Kristine Thomason, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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
Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
Those trades are now unwinding quickly.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
On the 534th Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including the complicated (and expensive) unwinding of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s tenure with the Miami Dolphins.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Plus, Mii Amo has a world-class spa, perfect for unwinding after a day on the trail.
—Kristine Thomason, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwinding
relaxing
Verb
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Gear up for relaxing summer nights with this outdoor patio sofa.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Time to calm down with my favorite relaxing video.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Unwinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwinding. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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