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
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Recent Examples of winds down
McCall said there’s still work ahead as the school year winds down.
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Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Showers in April, when the winter rainy season historically winds down, are not rare, although less common than in March or February.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
But with Wagner and Anthony Black back, as well as Carter and Cain on the mend, Orlando’s overall health is trending up as the regular season winds down.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
So, consider today a dry run of what will ultimately occur when the war winds down.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Any pressure here is purely about Izzo, 71, getting to that ninth semifinal and having another crack at a second championship as his Hall of Fame career winds down.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
As Travis Kelce winds down his magnificent career, look for the Chiefs to select a potential successor who can put up numbers.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
As spring break travel winds down, airports across the country are still dealing with heavy crowds and long security lines, amid the partial government shutdown.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
As South by Southwest winds down, the crowds thin and stages come down, but the festival leaves its mark across Austin in quieter ways — on sidewalks, signs and streets across the city.
—Staff Photographer, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Showers in April, when the winter rainy season historically winds down, are not rare, although less common than in March or February.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
But with Wagner and Anthony Black back, as well as Carter and Cain on the mend, Orlando’s overall health is trending up as the regular season winds down.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
So, consider today a dry run of what will ultimately occur when the war winds down.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Any pressure here is purely about Izzo, 71, getting to that ninth semifinal and having another crack at a second championship as his Hall of Fame career winds down.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
As Travis Kelce winds down his magnificent career, look for the Chiefs to select a potential successor who can put up numbers.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
As spring break travel winds down, airports across the country are still dealing with heavy crowds and long security lines, amid the partial government shutdown.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
As South by Southwest winds down, the crowds thin and stages come down, but the festival leaves its mark across Austin in quieter ways — on sidewalks, signs and streets across the city.
—Staff Photographer, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winds down
Verb
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Inhalers often contain albuterol, a bronchodilator that relaxes the muscles and opens up the airway.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
22 Apr. 2026
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Pete Davidson relaxes backstage before taking to the carpet for CinemaCon to promote his upcoming film How to Rob a Bank in Las Vegas on April 15.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Somebody who is just living greatness and never rests on that laurel, but is always pushing herself to expand as an artist.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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The whole security architecture rests on those layers.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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