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 three-season porch is perfect for lingering conversations, while the media and game room provides a place to unwind and play.
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Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
Before bed, try drinking a calming, warm drink like herbal tea or milk to help your body unwind.
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—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025
But the flight disruptions could still take days to unwind, as airlines work to restore normal service by adjusting schedules and reconfiguring flights amid persistent delays and cancellations.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2025
It is intended as a space for unwinding, entertaining, or simply watching the fog roll in above the skyline.
—Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
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Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
Before bed, try drinking a calming, warm drink like herbal tea or milk to help your body unwind.
5.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025
But the flight disruptions could still take days to unwind, as airlines work to restore normal service by adjusting schedules and reconfiguring flights amid persistent delays and cancellations.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2025
It is intended as a space for unwinding, entertaining, or simply watching the fog roll in above the skyline.
—Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unwind
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“Unwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwind. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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