UNWINDING Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

unwinding

verb

present participle of unwind

as in relaxing

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety soft music and a good book help me unwind

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tensing (up)

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Recent Examples of unwinding They’re shown here in 1971 with a friend, unwinding in their Haddon Hall flat. — Eleni N. Gage, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026 At that point, alignment means unwinding decisions and resetting expectations. — Simon Wells, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The company has also been deliberate in unwinding its previous reliance on legacy franchises, such as the Dunk and Air Force 1 shoes. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 The Memphis Grizzlies are starting a new era this season after the franchise spent the last year unwinding its last one. — Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Below, 12 photos of Diana relaxing and unwinding on vacation. — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026 Cleaning up these areas can help make both unwinding at night and getting up easier. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 17 Sep. 2026 Create a peaceful ambiance, perfect for unwinding before bed. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026 The lakefront pool and hot tub are perfect for unwinding together, and De La Nonna’s giant pizzas and firepit tables make family dinners easy and fun for the whole group. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

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relaxing

Verb

No wonder Dad had been terrified of making a mistake, of relaxing or trusting others enough to let his guard down.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
If school is the equivalent of work, then surely time at home is for relaxing after work.

— Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of relaxing

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