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
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.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
As the shoot winds down, Köhler observes Maja and Nourou engaging in flirtatious tête-à-têtes barely hidden from view.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
As Wisconsin's typical tornado season winds down, 2025 is tied for the sixth most tornadoes in state history since 1950.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 28 Sep. 2025
But before 2025 winds down, there is one event that will take place — a throwback to its heritage called the Great Turtle Drop that no doubt will bring more than a few folks out.
—Carol Cain, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
As the shoot winds down, Köhler observes Maja and Nourou engaging in flirtatious tête-à-têtes barely hidden from view.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
As Wisconsin's typical tornado season winds down, 2025 is tied for the sixth most tornadoes in state history since 1950.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 28 Sep. 2025
But before 2025 winds down, there is one event that will take place — a throwback to its heritage called the Great Turtle Drop that no doubt will bring more than a few folks out.
—Carol Cain, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wind down
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Guests can also opt to relax by the 82-foot resort pool.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Tranquility reigns here, inviting you to truly relax and find peace.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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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
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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,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Wind down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wind%20down. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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