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)

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Recent Examples of wind down The president's decision earlier this year to put border czar Tom Homan, an internal rival of Noem, in charge of winding down the Minneapolis operation underscored his displeasure with her performance, two administration officials told CBS News. —

Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026 To wind down from filming in the tough inner city, the duo would ride out into the Maryland countryside on horses owned by Jean Albert Renault, a former Motown singer. —

Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026 As LoKal quietly winds down — the restaurant will close this summer, so there are still a few months to visit the Grove location — another Kush Hospitality project will arise. —

Connie Ogle march 5, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026 Bitadze could be of more help as the regular season winds down and Orlando looks to regain health. —

Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wind down

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wind down

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Instead, use this energy to socialize, relax and explore your creative talents.

— Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
In her free time, Laurie is always looking for new places to relax and recharge in Southern California's beautiful outdoors.

— CBS LA Staff, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026