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
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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—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2025
Worries about tariffs pushing prices higher have sent consumer confidence plunging, unwinding the modest gains that had occurred after the election.
—Christopher Rugaber and Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
Retirement is often seen as the ultimate goal—a chance to finally unwind after decades of hard work.
—Sara Ellis Conant, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The ample primary suite provides a serene ambiance perfect for unwinding, complete with a cozy fireplace and a private balcony with sweeping views of the Flatirons.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2025
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2025
Worries about tariffs pushing prices higher have sent consumer confidence plunging, unwinding the modest gains that had occurred after the election.
—Christopher Rugaber and Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
Retirement is often seen as the ultimate goal—a chance to finally unwind after decades of hard work.
—Sara Ellis Conant, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The ample primary suite provides a serene ambiance perfect for unwinding, complete with a cozy fireplace and a private balcony with sweeping views of the Flatirons.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 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 5 Mar. 2025.
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