as in relaxes
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
soft music and a good book help me unwind
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Recent Examples of unwinds
After a day on the river or in the hills, this is where Reno unwinds.
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Ted Alvarez,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
Franny unwinds the silk scarf from her neck and pulls back her long hair, which is still damp with sweat from the rush to board.
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Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Rent has also shot up as Milei unwinds price controls.
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Isabel Debre,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
Such events often reflect leverage unwinds rather than fundamental shifts.
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Alice Liu,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
The coming-of-age novel unwinds a tale not only of lost innocence but also the sustaining power of friendship and family bonds.
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Monitor Reviewers,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 Dec. 2025
Below, Usher gives AD a peek into his life in Atlanta, dad duties, and how a hitmaker unwinds at home.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 Nov. 2025
Here are the five scenes where Hollywood still unwinds, one fry, martini and romaine leaf at a time.
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Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
Ted Alvarez,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
Franny unwinds the silk scarf from her neck and pulls back her long hair, which is still damp with sweat from the rush to board.
—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Rent has also shot up as Milei unwinds price controls.
—
Isabel Debre,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
Such events often reflect leverage unwinds rather than fundamental shifts.
—
Alice Liu,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
The coming-of-age novel unwinds a tale not only of lost innocence but also the sustaining power of friendship and family bonds.
—
Monitor Reviewers,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 Dec. 2025
Below, Usher gives AD a peek into his life in Atlanta, dad duties, and how a hitmaker unwinds at home.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 Nov. 2025
Here are the five scenes where Hollywood still unwinds, one fry, martini and romaine leaf at a time.
—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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