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
Airlines are taking their time unwinding the current consumer regulations.
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Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Larry is happy to spend his days snoozing and unwinding at home.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The weekend is for recharging, relaxing, and generally unwinding, right?
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Last but not least, the home features the coziest front porch, complete with eye-catching front and side railings, that can be transformed into the perfect space for unwinding with outdoor furniture, a porch swing, a set of string lights, and a stylish doormat, of course.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 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
Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Larry is happy to spend his days snoozing and unwinding at home.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The weekend is for recharging, relaxing, and generally unwinding, right?
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Last but not least, the home features the coziest front porch, complete with eye-catching front and side railings, that can be transformed into the perfect space for unwinding with outdoor furniture, a porch swing, a set of string lights, and a stylish doormat, of course.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwinding
relaxing
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This spot is perfect for relaxing and reflecting on the serenity all around.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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The policy mix—ending EV credits while relaxing other regulatory pressures—reduces the incentive for legacy OEMs to push EV volume, further chilling near‑term supplier investment even as global rivals continue cost-down cycles.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Unwinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwinding. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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