unwound
ˌən-ˈwau̇nd 
; unwinding
; unwinding
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2
archaic
: to trace to the end
unwinding the labryinth and bringing the hero out—
Laurence Sterne
Laurence Sterne3
: to undo (a financial arrangement or position) through the necessary legal or financial steps
unwound most of its natural gas hedges—The New York Times
The New York Times1
: to become uncoiled or disentangled : unfold
2
: to become released from tension
take a bath to unwind
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Examples of unwind in a Sentence
She unwound some thread from the spool.
The fishing line unwound quickly.
I wanted to unwind after a hard day.
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Several agencies and their workers have negotiated agreements broadening telework since the pandemic and trying to unwind those will likely result in litigation.
—Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025
Gordon, an event planner and publisher of East End Taste, said checking into a local boutique hotel for a night or two in the off-season is a great way to unwind and get to know her hometown even better.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
Thatched-roof casitas set directly on the sand feel like an instant invitation to unwind.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
Lego has expanded its offerings to include building sets that resonate with adults, who see the toys as a fun way to unwind.
—Lisa Kailai Han,sean Conlon, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2025
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Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025
Gordon, an event planner and publisher of East End Taste, said checking into a local boutique hotel for a night or two in the off-season is a great way to unwind and get to know her hometown even better.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
Thatched-roof casitas set directly on the sand feel like an instant invitation to unwind.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
Lego has expanded its offerings to include building sets that resonate with adults, who see the toys as a fun way to unwind.
—Lisa Kailai Han,sean Conlon, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Unwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwind. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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