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
As military action between the United States and Iran appears to be winding down and negotiations continue, the remaining issues are frustrating commentators eager to spin this as another example of endless conflict.
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Shaun McCutcheon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
With Prime Day 2026 winding down, now is your last chance to upgrade your pet's sleep setup before the deals disappear.
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Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
But Europe’s human rights watchdog, the Council of Europe, warned against winding down protection and assistance for Ukrainians displaced by the war, including those eligible for military service.
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Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Amazon's biggest sale of the summer is winding down, but there are still incredible savings to be had.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
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
Shaun McCutcheon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
With Prime Day 2026 winding down, now is your last chance to upgrade your pet's sleep setup before the deals disappear.
—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
But Europe’s human rights watchdog, the Council of Europe, warned against winding down protection and assistance for Ukrainians displaced by the war, including those eligible for military service.
—
Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Amazon's biggest sale of the summer is winding down, but there are still incredible savings to be had.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winding down
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Iguanas are everywhere, relaxing around and even inside the pools—a further stamp of approval from nature itself.
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But Wright was relaxing in a hammock when those words came to him; Thomson, in the stiff upholstery of the multiplex, is worse off.
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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 2 Jul. 2026.
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