as in relaxing
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 winding down
The era of casually picking up a six-pack at your neighborhood grocery store or bottle shop appears to be winding down, at least for now.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
Gimbel subsequently has been winding down his landscape design business to focus more on art.
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
With first-half injury time winding down, Malik Tillman weighted a long pass to a streaking Balogun, who held up to create space and fired a brilliant shot into the far top corner.
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Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
13 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.
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Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
Bonner sank a 3-pointer from the corner with the shot clock winding down to give Phoenix a 64-62 lead.
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ABC News,
5 June 2026
Outgoing contractor Triangle Services, whose security division is known as Viking Security, has been winding down its operations in Minnesota, and Ramsey County was its last account in that field.
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Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
2 June 2026
Their rare testimonies, backed by aid and conflict data, depict permissive rules of engagement, rising Palestinian deaths — including children — and commanders signaling Israel is entrenching, not winding down, its Gaza campaign.
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Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
The center has been winding down its programming and has already dismissed most of its programming staff.
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Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
29 May 2026
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
Gimbel subsequently has been winding down his landscape design business to focus more on art.
—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
With first-half injury time winding down, Malik Tillman weighted a long pass to a streaking Balogun, who held up to create space and fired a brilliant shot into the far top corner.
—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
13 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
Bonner sank a 3-pointer from the corner with the shot clock winding down to give Phoenix a 64-62 lead.
—
ABC News,
5 June 2026
Outgoing contractor Triangle Services, whose security division is known as Viking Security, has been winding down its operations in Minnesota, and Ramsey County was its last account in that field.
—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
2 June 2026
Their rare testimonies, backed by aid and conflict data, depict permissive rules of engagement, rising Palestinian deaths — including children — and commanders signaling Israel is entrenching, not winding down, its Gaza campaign.
—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
The center has been winding down its programming and has already dismissed most of its programming staff.
—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winding down
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Hole up in a cozy cottage at The Park micro-resort for the ultimate relaxing vacation.
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Guests can enjoy a wide range of activities, including sailing, water skiing, tennis, pickleball, disc golf, or just relaxing by the lake.
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If the plant was root bound in its pot, consider pulling it out of the ground, loosening up the roots so water can penetrate, and replanting it.
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After the ceasefire, oil prices plunged and bond yields fell, loosening up some of the cost crunch for consumers and businesses alike.
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The beds are large and comfy, and the rooms have plenty of space for chilling out after a long day.
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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.
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“Winding down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winding%20down. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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