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
2
: 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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Every detail has been thoughtfully designed to reflect the soul of the destination, inviting guests to explore, discover and unwind in a truly exceptional setting.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
That suggests at least some hedge funds had to unwind short sales—when shares are sold on a bet that the seller can buy them back at a lower price, pocketing the difference as profit.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Colorful, retro-style stickers from the collection adorned the hostess booth, while the courtyard and dining room buzzed with guests dancing, unwinding, and swapping stories from the day’s shows.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
After a satisfying day of exploration, unwind at Carmel Beach for a Santorini-like sunset.
—Food Drink Life, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
That suggests at least some hedge funds had to unwind short sales—when shares are sold on a bet that the seller can buy them back at a lower price, pocketing the difference as profit.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Colorful, retro-style stickers from the collection adorned the hostess booth, while the courtyard and dining room buzzed with guests dancing, unwinding, and swapping stories from the day’s shows.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
After a satisfying day of exploration, unwind at Carmel Beach for a Santorini-like sunset.
—Food Drink Life, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Unwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwind. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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