wind down

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Recent Examples of wind down But now, the space agency is preparing to wind down activity at the orbiting laboratory by the early 2030s and commission new space stations operated by the private sector. Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025 Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is honest about where Kim stands as his rookie season winds down and the postseason looms. Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025 San Diego’s busy summer season may be winding down, but that hardly means the region’s artistic and cultural machines come to a screeching halt. Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025 Miz appeared in place of Corey Graves for what seems like his commentary audition as his in-ring career winds down. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wind down
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wind down
Verb
  • Guests can also opt to relax by the 82-foot resort pool.
    Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Tranquility reigns here, inviting you to truly relax and find peace.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Mackinac Island will be busy through the end of October when things slow down, most of the 600 horses pulling carriages are taken off the island to a farm in northern Michigan to chill out over the winter and most of the hotels and bed and breakfasts close up for the season.
    Carol Cain, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
  • And someone who is a great listener, respectful, caring, chilled out, someone who supports my dreams – and is cool with my chaos.
    Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025

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“Wind down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wind%20down. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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