How to Use unwind in a Sentence

unwind

verb
  • She unwound some thread from the spool.
  • I wanted to unwind after a hard day.
  • The fishing line unwound quickly.
  • Go forth, ease your feet into the dirt and unwind in the woods.
    Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
  • There’s no better way to relax and unwind at the end of the day than a bath.
    Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Bring your favorite treat or a glass of wine to help you unwind.
    Sarah Murphy, Sacramento Bee, 1 Feb. 2024
  • And so on the weekends, that's my time to unwind and have a cocktail or have a Smirnoff Ice.
    Dory Jackson, PEOPLE.com, 31 May 2022
  • As a place to unwind, the Sedona Rogue Spa is there for your every need.
    Kevin L. Clark, Essence, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Adults can unwind in the adult-exclusive pool or soak in a hot tub.
    Ben Davidson, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024
  • The YouTube channel is a soothing balm and helps people unwind and get through the day.
    Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024
  • The satin eye mask and matching scrunchie will help her relax and unwind.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2022
  • Here’s an insider’s guide to Hong Kong Arts Month—from where to stay to what to see to how to unwind.
    Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
  • But the chefs would have a little time to unwind before one of the most stressful cooks of the season.
    Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 12 June 2024
  • One time, in the case of Nevin, Axelrod was waiting on the tarmac to unwind things and stir the pot.
    Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2024
  • Leave a journal or book near your bed to write in or read and unwind before bed.
    Good Housekeeping, 6 Jan. 2023
  • Cut or unwind any roots revealed to be circling the plant.
    Carol Stocker, BostonGlobe.com, 22 May 2022
  • It’s best used before bed to unwind the mind and body before tucking in for the night.
    Deanna Pai, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
  • Apax had been unwinding its stake in Genius over the past year.
    Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 10 July 2024
  • This gives Brady's secondary more time to enhance his skills, and Brady a chance to unwind mid-week.
    Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2022
  • The pastoral grounds are an ideal place to unwind after a busy day.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Taking a beat, a breath, and a moment to unwind is what travel is all about.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
  • Is Arizona State still a place that a student can go to have a good time and unwind a little?
    Sean Gregory, TIME, 26 May 2024
  • Book Reading books is such a good way to unwind and relax.
    Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Unplug and unwind in Hawaii on one of the state's secluded beaches, where the sun warms your skin and the sound of the sea will ease your mind.
    Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Once all sections are in rollers, spritz them with hairspray to set the bend, then wait a few minutes to unwind each.
    April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The bath is a place to relax, unwind, and enjoy a few minutes of solitude.
    Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Aug. 2022
  • That’s the problem with working where most people come to unwind and let loose.
    Claire Stern, ELLE, 31 July 2023
  • Spending time outdoors brings me peace and grounding, and a way to unwind.
    Emilia Benton, SELF, 8 June 2022
  • Think a relaxing walk in the forest with leaves changes and your mind unwinding.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 2 Oct. 2024
  • This inflatable spa offers the perfect way to unwind after a long day.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024

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