How to Use unwind in a Sentence

unwind

verb
  • She unwound some thread from the spool.
  • I wanted to unwind after a hard day.
  • The fishing line unwound quickly.
  • Go forth, ease your feet into the dirt and unwind in the woods.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
  • And give yourself time to unwind at the end of each day.
    — Simon Hill, Wired, 21 Aug. 2021
  • There’s no better way to relax and unwind at the end of the day than a bath.
    — Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Once the weather moved in, Stephens gave his team some time to unwind a bit.
    — cleveland, 9 Oct. 2021
  • Bring your favorite treat or a glass of wine to help you unwind.
    — Sarah Murphy, Sacramento Bee, 1 Feb. 2024
  • The longer that dealing with this is postponed, the bigger the mess to unwind.
    — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2021
  • And so on the weekends, that's my time to unwind and have a cocktail or have a Smirnoff Ice.
    — Dory Jackson, PEOPLE.com, 31 May 2022
  • The new spa will be the perfect place to unwind without having to leave the city.
    — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2021
  • The other days, my mother came home from her job to feed us and unwind in front of the TV.
    — Kiana Butler Jabangwe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2021
  • Summertime is the best time to unwind and get lost in a good book, or few!
    — The View, ABC News, 26 July 2021
  • To give the owners a place to unwind and relax, walls were opened up and moved to add space to the bathroom.
    — Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 16 Apr. 2021
  • As a place to unwind, the Sedona Rogue Spa is there for your every need.
    — Kevin L. Clark, Essence, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Adults can unwind in the adult-exclusive pool or soak in a hot tub.
    — Ben Davidson, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024
  • The YouTube channel is a soothing balm and helps people unwind and get through the day.
    — Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024
  • The satin eye mask and matching scrunchie will help her relax and unwind.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2022
  • Here’s an insider’s guide to Hong Kong Arts Month—from where to stay to what to see to how to unwind.
    — Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
  • But the chefs would have a little time to unwind before one of the most stressful cooks of the season.
    — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 12 June 2024
  • One time, in the case of Nevin, Axelrod was waiting on the tarmac to unwind things and stir the pot.
    — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2024
  • Exercise in the evening may also be a way to unwind and de-stress.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Bvlgari Resort Bali The private, in-villa pools are a great way to unwind at the end of the day.
    — Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Leave a journal or book near your bed to write in or read and unwind before bed.
    — Good Housekeeping, 6 Jan. 2023
  • Cut or unwind any roots revealed to be circling the plant.
    — Carol Stocker, BostonGlobe.com, 22 May 2022
  • But there are still plenty of good reasons to unwind at home over the next months with old and new friends.
    — Neal Justin, Star Tribune, 1 July 2021
  • That helped drive a historic surge in shipping rates that has yet to unwind.
    — Stephen Wilmot, WSJ, 26 Mar. 2021
  • It’s best used before bed to unwind the mind and body before tucking in for the night.
    — Deanna Pai, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
  • In the video, Evelyn tried unwinding and relaxing one day with a long, hot shower.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
  • This is a perfect post-dinner pairing to unwind and relax.
    — Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025

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