unwound
ˌən-ˈwau̇nd 
; unwinding; unwinds
; unwinding; unwinds
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archaic
: to trace to the end
… unwinding the labyrinth 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
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: to become released from tension
take a bath to unwind
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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This week, another titan who has been instrumental in shaping American media and telecommunications began to unwind his Hollywood holdings.
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Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
For families, what could be better after a day of sitting at the Omni’s water Park watching the kids navigate the lazy river or splash down the slide than unwinding with an umbrella-bearing tropical drink and snacks?
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Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Across Silicon Valley, the era of unlimited perks is quietly unwinding.
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
Gold saw its largest quarterly decline in 13 years, further unwinding last year's monster run.
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Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
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Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
For families, what could be better after a day of sitting at the Omni’s water Park watching the kids navigate the lazy river or splash down the slide than unwinding with an umbrella-bearing tropical drink and snacks?
—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Across Silicon Valley, the era of unlimited perks is quietly unwinding.
—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
Gold saw its largest quarterly decline in 13 years, further unwinding last year's monster run.
—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
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“Unwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwind. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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