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also winded down
as in relaxed
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 wound down
Development programs are typically wound down gradually, allowing governments, implementing partners, and beneficiaries time to secure alternative funding, transfer knowledge, and complete work already underway.
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Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Two students eventually stood on stage with a cap and tassel as the ceremony wound down, according to the newspaper.
—Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
After the premiere ovation wound down, the filmmaker shared some more remarks.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Summer crowds have wound down, but everything is still open and colorful fall foliage is at its peak.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Frustrations boiled over in the game’s final seconds after Nikola Jokic took issue with Jaden McDaniels adding an extra, uncontested bucket on a runout as the clock wound down.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
And as the press conference wound down, that smile never really left.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
Artnet’s German entity is being wound down as a separate business decision.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The 64-year-old had left little doubt about his future as the season wound down.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Two students eventually stood on stage with a cap and tassel as the ceremony wound down, according to the newspaper.
—Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
After the premiere ovation wound down, the filmmaker shared some more remarks.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Summer crowds have wound down, but everything is still open and colorful fall foliage is at its peak.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Frustrations boiled over in the game’s final seconds after Nikola Jokic took issue with Jaden McDaniels adding an extra, uncontested bucket on a runout as the clock wound down.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
And as the press conference wound down, that smile never really left.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
Artnet’s German entity is being wound down as a separate business decision.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The 64-year-old had left little doubt about his future as the season wound down.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wound down
Verb
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As with every suite, furnishings are designed by Urquiola to be relaxed, neutral, and comfortable, keeping your attention firmly on the magnificent location.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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This maxi skirt is another versatile warm-weather staple — it's relaxed for daytime, but easy to dress up with simple accessories for evening plans.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Common skin changes in the cooler months Sure, the heat has chilled out, literally and figuratively, but cold, dry weather can be just as stressful for your skin.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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North chilled out on the couch with her baby bro.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Pick up any grime the steam loosened up and wipe down the tiles as well as the grout.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
18 May 2026
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But France loosened up and Italy fired back with a Capuozzo try and a Paolo Garbisi penalty.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Wound down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wound%20down. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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