as in relaxing
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
soft music and a good book help me unwind
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Recent Examples of unwinding
There's nothing like an evening spent unwinding with friends around a fire pit.
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Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
Policymakers should be focused on unwinding this deeply flawed legacy, not doubling down on it.
—Elaine Parker, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Treatments include unwinding massages, facials, manicures and pedicures.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 24 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
The hedges will start unwinding towards the end of the summer, however, potentially pushing higher costs onto fares.
—Shashwat Awasthi, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
At the end of the day, there’s a jacuzzi tub and a sauna for unwinding.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Six months into the unwinding process, more than half of Medicaid renewals were being completed automatically.
—Aparna Soni, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
Made for unwinding, dreaming and everything in between, this 100% organic cotton sleepwear is crafted from naturally soft, breathable fabric that keeps you comfortable all night long.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
Policymakers should be focused on unwinding this deeply flawed legacy, not doubling down on it.
—Elaine Parker, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Treatments include unwinding massages, facials, manicures and pedicures.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 24 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
The hedges will start unwinding towards the end of the summer, however, potentially pushing higher costs onto fares.
—Shashwat Awasthi, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
At the end of the day, there’s a jacuzzi tub and a sauna for unwinding.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Six months into the unwinding process, more than half of Medicaid renewals were being completed automatically.
—Aparna Soni, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
Made for unwinding, dreaming and everything in between, this 100% organic cotton sleepwear is crafted from naturally soft, breathable fabric that keeps you comfortable all night long.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwinding
relaxing
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And with its options for kayaking, standup paddleboarding, sailing, and waterskiing—plus a boardwalk for strolling and sandy beaches for relaxing—Mission Bay Park is a great spot for active families.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meander the historic district, then break out your boats or find a picnic bench along the shore to take in a few relaxing hours in LaGrange.—
Carolanne Griffith Roberts,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Unwinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwinding. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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