unwound
ˌən-ˈwau̇nd 
; unwinding
; unwinding
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archaic
: to trace to the end
unwinding the labryinth 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
2
: 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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Saunas along the Neris River are the way for locals and tourists to unwind at the end of the day.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
However, a rescission agreement was entered in March 2025, intending to unwind this merger, subject to shareholder approval.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2025
Residents enjoy the convenience of snow removal, lawn care, and exterior upkeep, allowing more time for entertaining, traveling, and cherishing moments with family and friends—or simply unwinding in the tranquility of their villa.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
Travelers can also visit the San Felipe Fort for a dose of pirate history, then unwind in the slow-moving current of the natural lazy river Los Rápidos.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
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Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
However, a rescission agreement was entered in March 2025, intending to unwind this merger, subject to shareholder approval.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2025
Residents enjoy the convenience of snow removal, lawn care, and exterior upkeep, allowing more time for entertaining, traveling, and cherishing moments with family and friends—or simply unwinding in the tranquility of their villa.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
Travelers can also visit the San Felipe Fort for a dose of pirate history, then unwind in the slow-moving current of the natural lazy river Los Rápidos.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Unwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwind. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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