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
The open-air bath integrated within a small courtyard garden is the indisputable jewel of the property, providing a picturesque setting to unwind after a long day of touristing.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
Guests can unwind in the indoor swimming pool or enjoy full spa treatments.
—Michele Becker, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Now, Hill is still working on unwinding that strategy and clearing inventory from those franchises from the marketplace, which has hit Nike's margins and led to a decline in sales online.
—Laya Neelakandan,gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Unique Finds and Hobby-Inspired Picks These thoughtful and unexpected picks lean into her favorite ways to unwind and have fun.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
Guests can unwind in the indoor swimming pool or enjoy full spa treatments.
—Michele Becker, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Now, Hill is still working on unwinding that strategy and clearing inventory from those franchises from the marketplace, which has hit Nike's margins and led to a decline in sales online.
—Laya Neelakandan,gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Unique Finds and Hobby-Inspired Picks These thoughtful and unexpected picks lean into her favorite ways to unwind and have fun.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwind
relax
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Teachers were encouraged to act as therapists and relax rigor, ease grading, and lessen homework.—
Steven F. Wilson,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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But the only policy lever available to the state, and one whose impact won’t be felt until late May, is to temporarily relax the Low Carbon Fuel Standard to allow a broader range of gasoline to be used.—
James Rector,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Unwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwind. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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