Synonyms of winds down

winds down

verb

present tense third-person singular of wind down

as in relaxes

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relaxes
• hangs loose
• rests
• mellows (out)
• loosens up
• chills out
• chills
• unwinds
• decompresses
• composes
• kicks back
• de-stresses
• hacks (around)
• basks
• hangs (around or out)
• settles
• zones out
• footles
• unbends
• dillydallies
• vegetates
• goofs (off)
• vegges out
• lounges
• reposes
• drones
• calms
• alleviates
• lazes
• comforts
• idles
• loafs
• lolls
• bums
• eases
• dawdles
• relieves
• cools
• dallies
• quiets

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tenses (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of winds down

The Warriors are hoping to give Steph Curry one more meaningful season before his career winds down. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

When dinner winds down, the energy shifts toward the many sides of Las Vegas nightlife, with live music, headline shows, and the casino all within reach. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026

Walk through where things are and what’s off-limits, demonstrate the remotes and any special gear and say the quiet parts out loud before the first evening winds down. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

Zendaya has joined a new project as her memorable year winds down. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

As the session winds down, participants spring to their feet to discuss the evening. — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

The conversation winds down with a discussion about producer confidentiality, how the music business has changed, his favorite producers and the records that shaped him. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026

As the day winds down, get cozy in the living room for a game of cards and a glass of South African wine, or watch the sun set from the stone terrace. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

The worst of the deadly nor'easter that's lashed the Northeast is behind us, and Monday will feature minor impacts as the storm winds down. — Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026