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
• bums
• lolls
• eases
• dawdles
• relieves
• cools
• dallies
• quiets

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tenses (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of winds down

As the back-to-school shopping season winds down, retail sales data and several consumer surveys paint a picture of shoppers who are being impacted by higher costs, are more cautious with their spending and dealing with more stress. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026

The studio projects an opening weekend in the range of $18 million to $23 million as the summer winds down. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026

As summer winds down, the temptation to squeeze in one last getaway is real. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026

By the Monitor's Editorial Board Each year, as summer winds down in the United States, outdoor enthusiasts make the most of weekends to walk, bike, or hike, taking in awe-inspiring landscapes. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026

As the summer winds down and the college sports calendar begins again, UConn coach Dan Hurley is again using his stature in men’s basketball to call for reform, clarification. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026

The conversation winds down with a discussion about grief and his thoughts on his favorite Sublime songs. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 6 Aug. 2026

Moving forward, the market is closely watching how much longer airlines can pass these costs onto consumers once the peak summer travel season winds down. — CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

As summer slowly winds down, prepping for last-minute getaways and back-to-school season is top of mind. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026