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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With 49 nature spots and 97 wellness facilities, visitors have an array of options to unwind, all whilst enjoying the fresh coastal air.
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Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Trek by day, then unwind beneath the stars after dusk.
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Find relaxing activities: If nighttime snacking isn't due to hunger, try calming activities like a soothing bath, journaling, reading, or stretching to unwind before bed.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
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Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Speed kills On Friday, the Sonora Tent was the perfect spot to unwind and stage-dive like nobody was catching.
—Emma Madden, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2025
Trek by day, then unwind beneath the stars after dusk.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 10 Apr. 2025
Find relaxing activities: If nighttime snacking isn't due to hunger, try calming activities like a soothing bath, journaling, reading, or stretching to unwind before bed.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unwind
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“Unwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwind. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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