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
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.
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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
As the 2025-26 season winds down, Flagg has found himself in a tight race with former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel for the league’s Rookie of the Year award.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
As awards season winds down, this Oscars gave us lots of moments to remember.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
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
As the 2025-26 season winds down, Flagg has found himself in a tight race with former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel for the league’s Rookie of the Year award.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
As awards season winds down, this Oscars gave us lots of moments to remember.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winds down
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Both are normal responses as the body relaxes.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Don’t be afraid to suggest budget caps for group plans, because everyone relaxes when guidelines are simple and visible.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The case for more medical freedom rests on laudable principles.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Also, Goldman’s framework rests not on a direct count of jobs lost to AI and jobs created by AI in real time, but on inferences derived from a regression analysis.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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