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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Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP What Trump has been unwinding Since taking office, Trump has fired more than a dozen inspectors general.
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Tamara Keith, NPR, 15 Feb. 2025
Reformation, Madewell, and Free People shirts and blouses are discounted now: This knit top, for example, has a high enough neckline for the office, while this cotton T-shirt is a comfy pick to wear while unwinding after a day.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
However, in the months following the expiry of continuous enrollment, KFF surveys revealed that many individuals did not understand the implications of the unwinding process.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
Finding a way to relax and take your mind off football can be challenging, but Colwill uses Lego to unwind.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
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Tamara Keith, NPR, 15 Feb. 2025
Reformation, Madewell, and Free People shirts and blouses are discounted now: This knit top, for example, has a high enough neckline for the office, while this cotton T-shirt is a comfy pick to wear while unwinding after a day.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
However, in the months following the expiry of continuous enrollment, KFF surveys revealed that many individuals did not understand the implications of the unwinding process.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
Finding a way to relax and take your mind off football can be challenging, but Colwill uses Lego to unwind.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Unwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwind. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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