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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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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

Morgan Stanley now expects the European Central Bank to raise rates by 50 basis points in 2026, in June and September, but to unwind those hikes in 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

In the silence, I unwind my scarf and smooth my hair.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali