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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Karen Hao, Wired News, 21 May 2025
The star of Mugler’s Angel Stellar campaign shares her beauty secrets and favorite ways to unwind.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 16 May 2025
Parents can unwind with cocktails poolside or indulge at the spa while little ones immerse themselves in the SoBe Kids Club, designed for ages four to 12.
—Katie Lara, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Watch for enforceable dispute-resolution clauses; watch even harder for triggers that unwind commitments if tariffs resurface.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes.com, 13 May 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 31 May. 2025.
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