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unwinding

ADJECTIVE
resting
Synonyms
STRONG
crashed dozing dreaming drowsing lounging napping quiet recessing reclining relaxing reposing sleeping snoozing
WEAK
asleep at ease at rest comfortable lying down stretched-out taking a break taking it easy
Antonyms
WEAK
active

Example Sentences

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A 1940s folk painting by Clementine Hunter radiates relaxation, its central man unwinding with a drink, his feet kicked up on a stump.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

But they also said they were unwinding their historic minority shareholdings in each other.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

A successful lawsuit would force the unwinding of the empire, and threaten the plan for Lee Jae-yong to take over.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Also, the rise in U.S. stocks on Wednesday may have been driven partly by traders unwinding short positions, meaning it’s not just about bullish optimism.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

The clenched mass of nerves in my stomach eased at the touch, and I felt what few suspicions I had left about him unwinding.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken