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.
  • This is my time to unwind and think.
    — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Then Ben just starts to unwind, and just gets caught up.
    — Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Go forth, ease your feet into the dirt and unwind in the woods.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
  • When allowed to unwind, the fibers cooled by the same amount.
    — George Musser, Science | AAAS, 10 Oct. 2019
  • And there’s plenty of spots to unwind.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
  • At the end of the day, there’s a jacuzzi tub and a sauna for unwinding.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
  • What does Mike Goodridge do to unwind?
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The idea was that users could come home from work and play it to unwind at the end of a long day.
    — Lillian Brown, Wired, 29 Jan. 2021
  • The world is crazy right now, so how does Paul Rudd unwind?
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 8 June 2026
  • Riding that new bike in the evenings helped Allen unwind some.
    — Jon Blau, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Sep. 2020
  • Adults can unwind in the adult-exclusive pool or soak in a hot tub.
    — Ben Davidson, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024
  • Probably not the best way to unwind from my day.
    — R29 Team, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Beyond the table, the ship is packed with ways to stay busy or unwind.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
  • That helped drive a historic surge in shipping rates that has yet to unwind.
    — Stephen Wilmot, WSJ, 26 Mar. 2021
  • Summertime is the best time to unwind and get lost in a good book, or few!
    — The View, ABC News, 26 July 2021
  • After the sweet-salty brine, the porcine head likes to unwind in low, very low, steamy heat.
    — Nick Rallo, Dallas News, 20 Oct. 2020
  • 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
  • Leave a journal or book near your bed to write in or read and unwind before bed.
    — Good Housekeeping, 6 Jan. 2023
  • If outdoor pools aren’t your thing, unwind in the indoor hot tub or sauna.
    — Tomeka Jones, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
  • This plush, oversized lounger is the perfect place to unwind.
    — Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Once the weather moved in, Stephens gave his team some time to unwind a bit.
    — cleveland, 9 Oct. 2021
  • There's nothing like an evening spent unwinding with friends around a fire pit.
    — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Emirates is giving you a new luxe space to unwind ahead of your time in the skies.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 June 2026
  • Utilize this rare moment to rest and unwind.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
  • But more often than not, your cat is just unwinding in a spot that feels cozy and safe.
    — Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
  • Exercise in the evening may also be a way to unwind and de-stress.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
  • These spa gift sets are the ideal way to help Mom unwind and relax.
    — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025

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