as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
soft music and a good book help me unwind
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Recent Examples of unwind
Guests can unwind in spacious suites that overlook the water, plunge into the sea straight from the hotel lawn, or lounge by the huge pool.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, those who prefer to simply unwind by the pool can also do so in perfect peace.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
There’s nothing wrong with legislators unwinding and heading back to their districts, but Americans are reasonably annoyed to see their representatives at a casino or theme park amid a partial government shutdown.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2026
Stock up on cheese at the Door County Creamery before unwinding with a Wisconsin Old Fashioned at Sister Bay Bowl, a supper club-meets-bowling alley.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, those who prefer to simply unwind by the pool can also do so in perfect peace.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
There’s nothing wrong with legislators unwinding and heading back to their districts, but Americans are reasonably annoyed to see their representatives at a casino or theme park amid a partial government shutdown.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2026
Stock up on cheese at the Door County Creamery before unwinding with a Wisconsin Old Fashioned at Sister Bay Bowl, a supper club-meets-bowling alley.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwind
relax
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Meditation exercises can set the stage for a good night’s sleep, and an inexpensive noise machine can help with relaxing sounds.—
Sharon Basaraba,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2026
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Following the ride, we were treated to a charcuterie spread, champagne and a campfire to unwind and relax after our outing on the trails.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Unwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwind. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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