WIND DOWN Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

wind down

verb

as in to relax

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety not being one for alcoholic beverages, I prefer to wind down with a cup of tea every night

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

tense (up)

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of wind down The in-shell almond operations were always expected to wind down last, in 2027, said Jeff Hatfield, Blue Diamond’s chief global supply officer. —

Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026 But with Wagner and Anthony Black back, as well as Carter and Cain on the mend, Orlando’s overall health is trending up as the regular season winds down. —

Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026 Oil prices are likely to continue to move lower as the Iran war continues to wind down, further taking the steam out of energy stocks' rallies, according to Roth Capital. —

Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026 Some people use them at night to wind down. —

Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wind down

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wind down

Verb

To do that, architects opened up the space, creating wide walkways and varied seating options with a mix of high-top, standard tables and six-person booths, to encourage service members to hang out and relax after they’re done eating.

— Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
So relax, and go worry about that $39 trillion national debt instead.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026