unwound
ˌən-ˈwau̇nd 
; unwinding
; unwinding
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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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Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Now the lifting dust begins to swirl into a little whirlwind, leaves the road and heads across a grassy lot before unwinding in the air.
—David Searcy, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Discover the tranquility of Cuyama Valley, with its scenic landscapes and historic charm, perfect for unwinding.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
This is especially true in spaces like the bathroom, which can transform into a spa-like sanctuary to unwind in when maintained well.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unwind
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“Unwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwind. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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