unwound
ˌən-ˈwau̇nd 
; unwinding
; unwinding
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2
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
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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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Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 6 Nov. 2024
The interiors of these suites are filled with handcrafted and individually placed Greek marble pieces, including deep marble soaking tubs — the perfect way to unwind further at the end of the day.
—Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
Make unwinding together a routine, like watching a funny show, sharing amusing stories or even browsing funny videos.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Zoom out: For Wanda, the deal cements its retreat from the U.S. entertainment business and unwinds its most high-profile international acquisition.
—Tim Baysinger, Axios, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Unwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwind. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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