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unwind

[uhn-wahynd] / ʌnˈwaɪnd /
VERB
undo, untangle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
loosen unfurl unravel
STRONG
disentangle free loose ravel separate slacken unbend uncoil unreel unroll untwine untwist unwrap
Antonyms
STRONG
twist
WEAK
agitate prepare ready tangle wind
VERB
relax
Synonyms
STRONGEST
sit back take it easy
STRONG
quieten recline rest
WEAK
calm down ease off loosen up quiet down slow down take a break wind down
Antonyms
WEAK
agitate prepare ready tangle twist wind

Example Sentences

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It’s my guilty pleasure and helps me unwind.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Chevron and Exxon Mobil saw Q1 gains of 36% and 41% respectively, a trade likely to unwind if the Iran war concludes.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“The buy side frequently reminds us to ‘never confuse a momentum unwind day with a real bid in software,’” wrote Jeffrey Favuzza, a trading-desk analyst with Jefferies, in a note to clients.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Some international managers might view the long gaps between games as a chance to unwind.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Slowly and surely, if prodded correctly, Dr. Finch would unwind the reel of his strange lore to reveal reasoning that glittered with a private light of its own.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee