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
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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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 Dec. 2025
The happy hour cocktail or the post-work beer were once the keys to socializing with friends or a quieter routine of unwinding at home.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Dec. 2025
Every detail was handled, allowing guests to simply arrive, unwind and engage in discussion centered on the show’s themes of female resilience, empowerment and self-preservation.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 15 Dec. 2025
After a long day of wrapping presents and cooking a feast, unwinding with some Netflix is a balm for the soul.
—Mary Sollosi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Unwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwind. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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