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
It’s designed to teach life skills through music, from trying new veggies to winding down for bed, with songs and content that have become a go-to resource for millions of parents looking to learn and bond with their children.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
The growing season may be winding down for the year, but that doesn’t mean that planting time is through.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
The optional ambient lighting and an aromatherapy tray features add to the calming vibe for winding down before bed.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Many of us have started winding down for the year, but not the world’s top watchmakers.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 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
The corporation has been winding down its operations.
—Mimi Whitefield, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The 20-date 2026 arena tour will hit Denver, Kansas City, Detroit, Minneapolis, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, Nashville, Dallas, Oklahoma City and Los Angeles before winding down on March 27 at Oakland Arena in Oakland, Calif.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
The growing season may be winding down for the year, but that doesn’t mean that planting time is through.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
The optional ambient lighting and an aromatherapy tray features add to the calming vibe for winding down before bed.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Many of us have started winding down for the year, but not the world’s top watchmakers.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 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
The corporation has been winding down its operations.
—Mimi Whitefield, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The 20-date 2026 arena tour will hit Denver, Kansas City, Detroit, Minneapolis, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, Nashville, Dallas, Oklahoma City and Los Angeles before winding down on March 27 at Oakland Arena in Oakland, Calif.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winding down
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Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke Decreases Foods rich in dietary nitrates, like beets, help increase blood flow by widening and relaxing blood vessels.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
4 Nov. 2025
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There are also all kinds of activities to partake in; however, one of my favorites is relaxing.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Nov. 2025
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Part of that is loosening up streamers’ bids for lengthy contract terms on series, potentially in exchange for less money.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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As the moon and Venus connect, chilling out doesn’t have to be a snooze-fest.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Screenshots of the viral video show Punky bear chilling out in the poster's pool.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Winding down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winding%20down. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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