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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Recent Examples of wind down
Even if the Iran war were to wind down, oil prices — and, by extension, gasoline prices — would likely remain elevated above their prewar level, Zandi said.
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 June 2026
The resort's airy suites with private terraces are ideal for winding down in solitude, while its pool and holistic spa round out the experience.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
As the game wound down, a banner was draped from Azteca’s top deck.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Federal immigration officers made more than 4,000 arrests and shot multiple people, two fatally, before Operation Metro Surge wound down in February, leaving an imprint on the psyches of young children that could haunt them for years, mental health providers say.
—Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 June 2026
The resort's airy suites with private terraces are ideal for winding down in solitude, while its pool and holistic spa round out the experience.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
As the game wound down, a banner was draped from Azteca’s top deck.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Federal immigration officers made more than 4,000 arrests and shot multiple people, two fatally, before Operation Metro Surge wound down in February, leaving an imprint on the psyches of young children that could haunt them for years, mental health providers say.
—Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wind down
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Just 1,040 afternoons to sit by the pool, play catch in the yard with your kids, or just relax and enjoy life on the patio.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Book a room with a view, then sit back, relax, and enjoy your stay.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Picturesque lake towns like Greenville and Naples are ideal destinations for water sports, boating adventures, or just chilling out on sandy shores.—
Erinne Magee,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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And The Log House is perfectly situated for a family or a group of friends who want to escape the city for a bit, explore the area, and chill out in the woods.—
Damian Fallon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 May 2026
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“Wind down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wind%20down. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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