How to Use unwind in a Sentence

unwind

verb
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  • She unwound some thread from the spool.
  • I wanted to unwind after a hard day.
  • The fishing line unwound quickly.
  • 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
  • Bring your favorite treat or a glass of wine to help you unwind.
    — Sarah Murphy, Sacramento Bee, 1 Feb. 2024
  • As a place to unwind, the Sedona Rogue Spa is there for your every need.
    — Kevin L. Clark, Essence, 8 Dec. 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
  • Leave a journal or book near your bed to write in or read and unwind before bed.
    — Good Housekeeping, 6 Jan. 2023
  • It’s best used before bed to unwind the mind and body before tucking in for the night.
    — Deanna Pai, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
  • The pastoral grounds are an ideal place to unwind after a busy day.
    — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Book Reading books is such a good way to unwind and relax.
    — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Once all sections are in rollers, spritz them with hairspray to set the bend, then wait a few minutes to unwind each.
    — April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 8 Sep. 2023
  • That’s the problem with working where most people come to unwind and let loose.
    — Claire Stern, ELLE, 31 July 2023
  • The vibes are relaxed and just a little silly, the perfect way to unwind in the midst of a stressful season.
    — Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Here, guests can indulge in a range of treatments to fully unwind.
    — Dana Givens, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Gone are the days when a cold beer or a glass of wine were the only socially acceptable ways to unwind.
    — Joshua Adragna, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Men deserve a private place to relax and unwind at sea.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2024
  • This is a vast place to unwind and stargaze, where there is enough dreamlike desert for all who wander with awe and respect.
    — Lucky Benson, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Read on for 25 ways to create a retreat that will invite you to clear away the cobwebs and unwind after any kind of day.
    — Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 21 July 2023
  • Swoon-Worthy Spa Getaways Need to unwind and de-stress?
    — Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 14 Feb. 2024
  • In the evening, near closing time, the attitude of the staff conveys a kind of permission to unwind, a weary slowness.
    — Annie Ernaux, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Turn on some music or a podcast, light a candle, line up your hair and skin care products, and start to unwind.
    — Julia Ries, Health, 16 Mar. 2023
  • But the genre pleasures are deceptive; the coils of narrative may be fun to unwind, but the poison stings — and worse than stings.
    — Noah Berlatsky, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Let this list be your personal travel guide to finding the best places to explore and unwind this March.
    — Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 2 Jan. 2023
  • By day, unwind at the candlelit spa with a treatment curated by Swiss brand La Colline.
    — Vogue, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Who among us hasn’t wanted to unwind after a long day of work with a glass of wine and a hot shower or relaxing bath?
    — Olivia Muenter, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024
  • This 24-piece set of loose leaf teas is a great gift to help people unwind and maintain that holiday cheer.
    — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Outdoor jacuzzis, ice plunges, and saunas are waiting for parents and older kids to unwind.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2023
  • Guests can unwind and hide from the sun at the sumptuous spa; the architecture is inspired by this area’s many cenotes.
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Ylang-ylang, patchouli and lavender will help her unwind; while the brand’s signature sprig of rosemary, which has infused the oil, will help relax the mind.
    — Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023

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