wind down
verb
wound down also winded down; winding down; winds down
1
: to draw gradually toward an end
the party was winding down
: to cause a gradual lessening of usually with the intention of bringing to an end
Examples of wind down in a Sentence
not being one for alcoholic beverages, I prefer to wind down with a cup of tea every night
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The images were taken as the sun's peak activity, known as its solar maximum, begins to wind down.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Hailey Bieber knows how to let her hair loose and enjoy herself
The mom of one shared photos of her recent girls' trip with Justine Skye
The two friends enjoyed glasses of wine and smiled from ear to ear in several pics
Hailey Bieber is finding time to wind down and smell the roses!
—Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 12 June 2025
The conflict began to wind down by midnight when demonstrators started to leave the area.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
Late-night snacks, after the dinner and cutting of the cake, is an option some couples choose to start winding down the night.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Hailey Bieber knows how to let her hair loose and enjoy herself
The mom of one shared photos of her recent girls' trip with Justine Skye
The two friends enjoyed glasses of wine and smiled from ear to ear in several pics
Hailey Bieber is finding time to wind down and smell the roses!
—Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 12 June 2025
The conflict began to wind down by midnight when demonstrators started to leave the area.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
Late-night snacks, after the dinner and cutting of the cake, is an option some couples choose to start winding down the night.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for wind down
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“Wind down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wind%20down. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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