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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Bvlgari Resort Bali The private, in-villa pools are a great way to unwind at the end of the day.
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Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2024
But that pick was met with alarm from scientists and public health officials, who fear Kennedy would unwind lifesaving public health initiatives such as vaccines.
—Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Adding to the struggle, she’s tempted to use alcohol to unwind in the evenings, which only further interferes with her ability to rest properly.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 13 Dec. 2024
One factor delaying a downtown renaissance is that some key properties are encumbered by securitized mortgages, which are taking time to unwind.
—Marc Joffe, National Review, 12 Dec. 2024
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Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2024
But that pick was met with alarm from scientists and public health officials, who fear Kennedy would unwind lifesaving public health initiatives such as vaccines.
—Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Adding to the struggle, she’s tempted to use alcohol to unwind in the evenings, which only further interferes with her ability to rest properly.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 13 Dec. 2024
One factor delaying a downtown renaissance is that some key properties are encumbered by securitized mortgages, which are taking time to unwind.
—Marc Joffe, National Review, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Unwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwind. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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