unwound
ˌən-ˈwau̇nd 
; unwinding
; unwinding
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archaic
: to trace to the end
unwinding the labryinth and bringing the hero out—
Laurence Sterne
Laurence Sterne3
: to undo (a financial arrangement or position) through the necessary legal or financial steps
unwound most of its natural gas hedges—The New York Times
The New York Times1
: to become uncoiled or disentangled : unfold
2
: to become released from tension
take a bath to unwind
Synonyms
Examples of unwind in a Sentence
She unwound some thread from the spool.
The fishing line unwound quickly.
I wanted to unwind after a hard day.
Recent Examples on the Web
Jurassic Park Discovery Center in Islands of Adventure is a great place for kids to explore while adults unwind.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
The sell-off signals that McMahon is unwinding his financial ties to TKO, amid his ongoing legal woes.
—Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
While there’s no pool, this hotel boasts a cool design and offers a restaurant, bar, cafe, and day spa for guests to unwind.
—Tina Charisma, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
In the heart of it all, a stunning two-mile-long white-sand beach edges the tranquil waters of Winding Bay, setting the stage for endless ways to connect, unwind, and partake in the pursuit of play under the warm Bahamian sun.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
Take time to unwind before bed by reading a book or taking a bath.
4.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 23 Mar. 2024
Hours after court arguments concluded in Trenton, the president called on Congress to preserve and expand the very program that pharmaceutical giants are trying to unwind.
—Tony Romm, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024
Originally produced for the BBC, The Serpent takes time to unwind itself but never loosens its grip on your attention.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2024
Despite appearing to have a laser focus on hoops, Clark likes to unwind in the off-season and between games with things outside of basketball.
—Lizzy Briskin, SELF, 29 Mar. 2024
Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
The sell-off signals that McMahon is unwinding his financial ties to TKO, amid his ongoing legal woes.
—Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
While there’s no pool, this hotel boasts a cool design and offers a restaurant, bar, cafe, and day spa for guests to unwind.
—Tina Charisma, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
In the heart of it all, a stunning two-mile-long white-sand beach edges the tranquil waters of Winding Bay, setting the stage for endless ways to connect, unwind, and partake in the pursuit of play under the warm Bahamian sun.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
Take time to unwind before bed by reading a book or taking a bath.
4.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 23 Mar. 2024
Hours after court arguments concluded in Trenton, the president called on Congress to preserve and expand the very program that pharmaceutical giants are trying to unwind.
—Tony Romm, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024
Originally produced for the BBC, The Serpent takes time to unwind itself but never loosens its grip on your attention.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2024
Despite appearing to have a laser focus on hoops, Clark likes to unwind in the off-season and between games with things outside of basketball.
—Lizzy Briskin, SELF, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Unwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwind. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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