wind down

verb

Definition of wind downnext
as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety not being one for alcoholic beverages, I prefer to wind down with a cup of tea every night

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Recent Examples of wind down The latest read from the Global Port Tracker shows the peak shipping season winding down, but import volume should remain high this month before steadily declining. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026 After the holidays wind down, the train closes between January and April before reopening in the spring. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026 The day wound down with a stop in the Arts District for a delicious espresso martini and some insanely good Mexican food, followed by a short stop at Ellis Island before closing beers at Stage Door. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The conversation winds down with a discussion about grief and his thoughts on his favorite Sublime songs. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wind down
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wind down
  1. relax
  2. chill out
Verb
  • At the same time, the city is poised to relax heights cap at the beach, potentially allowing towers as high as 340 feet where the Hollywood Beach Resort now sits.
    — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Finally, there’s magnesium, a mineral known for calming the nervous system and relaxing muscles.
    — Mura Dominko, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of relax
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  • Others might love to chill out with a glass of red wine and listen to some great music.
    — Liz Johnson, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • Yes, those are real reindeer chilling out in kiddie swimming pools during this hot Missouri summer.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Definition of chill out

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“Wind down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wind%20down. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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