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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwinds
Verb
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Keep words warm, yet clear and definite today so everyone relaxes sooner.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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The new documentary includes footage of this shocking moment, showing Attenborough pressed to the ground as a young gorilla relaxes on top of him, seemingly unbothered by the man in their midst.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
Verb
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Palestinians and Lebanese exist and persist in their land the way a tree grows and a rock rests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Defense rests without Anthony taking the stand The defense presented only three witnesses before resting on Monday.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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“Unwinds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwinds. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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