unwound
ˌən-ˈwau̇nd 
; unwinding
; unwinding
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archaic
: to trace to the end
unwinding the labryinth and bringing the hero out—
Laurence Sterne
Laurence Sterne3
: to undo (a financial arrangement or position) through the necessary legal or financial steps
unwound most of its natural gas hedges—The New York Times
The New York Times1
: to become uncoiled or disentangled : unfold
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: to become released from tension
take a bath to unwind
Examples of unwind in a Sentence
She unwound some thread from the spool.
The fishing line unwound quickly.
I wanted to unwind after a hard day.
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Add on treatments such as a Omorovicza facial or a full body massage to completely unwind.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Hang it between trees or on a hammock stand to unwind outside all summer.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 4 June 2025
Treatments here aren’t just about getting a great massage, but truly unwinding and immersing yourself in Fijian haven.
—Samantha Brooks, Vogue, 3 June 2025
Visitors can climb the tower for panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline, explore rooms restored to reflect 19th-century lighthouse life, and unwind with their picnic in a shaded pavilion with unbeatable views.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
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Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Hang it between trees or on a hammock stand to unwind outside all summer.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 4 June 2025
Treatments here aren’t just about getting a great massage, but truly unwinding and immersing yourself in Fijian haven.
—Samantha Brooks, Vogue, 3 June 2025
Visitors can climb the tower for panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline, explore rooms restored to reflect 19th-century lighthouse life, and unwind with their picnic in a shaded pavilion with unbeatable views.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for unwind
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“Unwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwind. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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