UNWIND Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

unwind

verb

ˌən-ˈwīnd

Definition of unwind next

as in to relax

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety soft music and a good book help me unwind

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

tense (up)

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of unwind These trips are best for those who want to unwind and keep things as simple as possible, rather than sightseeing and planning a new itinerary each day. —

Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026 The latter happens to be his preferred way of unwinding after ski season. —

Zak Keefer, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026 On warm afternoons, residents float, unwind or gather along the edge, while kids loop through again and again. —

Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026 Cooking and baking are relaxing ways to unwind, try something new and inevitably reap the benefits of the — sweet or savory — break from the digital world. —

Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unwind

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwind

relax

Verb

College students in Indiana will have time off from classes to can relax, pick up more hours at their jobs or jet-set off to a hotspot spring break destination (Florida, probably).

— Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
The design hugs the ankle before relaxing into a gentle slouch through the leg.

— Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026