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
Many of us have started winding down for the year, but not the world’s top watchmakers.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
Sources familiar with the dealings between the companies told Deadline that YouTube required additional time operationally to wind down service and also notify customers.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Plus, the Dutch utility GasTerra, led by Annie Krist, is winding down operations.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Even amid the excitement, Spare Keg is winding down operations at its outpost in Creede, leaving it with the Poncha Springs and Alamosa locations.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
Sources familiar with the dealings between the companies told Deadline that YouTube required additional time operationally to wind down service and also notify customers.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Plus, the Dutch utility GasTerra, led by Annie Krist, is winding down operations.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Even amid the excitement, Spare Keg is winding down operations at its outpost in Creede, leaving it with the Poncha Springs and Alamosa locations.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wind down
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Doctors prescribe prazosin, which relaxes blood vessels, to help lower blood pressure.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Set in a Wednesday-esque room, complete with moody lighting and adorned with props including dead roses, a gold candelabra, a black violin and faux poison, Gaga and Zeta-Jones sit behind a table and whisper into a microphone, aiming to help viewers relax.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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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,
26 Oct. 2025
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When: Friday, later evening For: A date with your sofa Where: At home The key piece: Curling up and chilling out calls for the softest pajamas ever.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Wind down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wind%20down. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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