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
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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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As the global war on terrorism wound down, the focus shifted.
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Andrew Natsios, Foreign Affairs, 7 Feb. 2025
The Warriors acquired Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat, signaling their desire to compete alongside Stephen Curry for one last title run before Curry's career winds down.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
As the evening winds down, King is off chatting with Steve, reflecting on the drama.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
Here’s a look around the game as the offseason winds down.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
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Andrew Natsios, Foreign Affairs, 7 Feb. 2025
The Warriors acquired Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat, signaling their desire to compete alongside Stephen Curry for one last title run before Curry's career winds down.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
As the evening winds down, King is off chatting with Steve, reflecting on the drama.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
Here’s a look around the game as the offseason winds down.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Wind down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wind%20down. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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