as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
soft music and a good book help me unwind
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Recent Examples of unwind
In the first and seventh episode, the main characters are seen unwinding with drinks, dancing to country music, and letting loose after a series of tense events.
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Darah Derios, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2025
Further, Indiana has a trigger law that requires Medicaid expansion to automatically begin unwinding if federal funding for Medicaid expansion drops below 90%, which means services would be reduced, according to the release.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025
Here, visitors can relax and unwind in comfortable accommodations before heading to the mountain—setting the foundation for the perfect trip.
—Angela Adto Tepper, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
Once there, many stayed for two to three months, soaking in the mineral-rich hot springs, breathing the crisp Rocky Mountain air and unwinding in the opulent Stone Bath House.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 9 July 2025
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Darah Derios, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2025
Further, Indiana has a trigger law that requires Medicaid expansion to automatically begin unwinding if federal funding for Medicaid expansion drops below 90%, which means services would be reduced, according to the release.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025
Here, visitors can relax and unwind in comfortable accommodations before heading to the mountain—setting the foundation for the perfect trip.
—Angela Adto Tepper, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
Once there, many stayed for two to three months, soaking in the mineral-rich hot springs, breathing the crisp Rocky Mountain air and unwinding in the opulent Stone Bath House.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwind
relax
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Try to relax, rip currents don't pull you under the water.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
20 July 2025
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Today, this canal is a natural lazy river, at once a testament to the immense history of the land and a relaxing destination to enjoy the unrivaled beauty of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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“Unwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwind. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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