as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
not being one for alcoholic beverages, I prefer to wind down with a cup of tea every night
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After more than a year on the road celebrating her catalog on the Eras Tour, Swift will wind down her U.S. dates this weekend with a three-show run at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis (Nov. 1-3) with guest Gracie Abrams.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2024
As winter approaches and outdoor farmers markets wind down, many small businesses that rely on summer sales are now faced with the difficult task of planning for their off-season.
—Sara Rosenthal, The Denver Post, 31 Oct. 2024
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These whiskey glasses come customized with a map of any city or town in the United States, making a perfect gift for the grandpa who’s nostalgic about his childhood—and who likes to wind down with a drink.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024
After a quarter century, the backlash seems to be winding down.
—Simon Garfield, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2024
As winter approaches and outdoor farmers markets wind down, many small businesses that rely on summer sales are now faced with the difficult task of planning for their off-season.
—Sara Rosenthal, The Denver Post, 31 Oct. 2024
Well Told Personalized Hometown Map Glass Set $50 Uncommon Goods
These whiskey glasses come customized with a map of any city or town in the United States, making a perfect gift for the grandpa who’s nostalgic about his childhood—and who likes to wind down with a drink.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024
After a quarter century, the backlash seems to be winding down.
—Simon Garfield, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Wind down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wind%20down. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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