unwind
verb (used with object)
to undo or loosen from or as if from a coiled condition.
is unwinding
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present progressiveof unwind (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Globalization is unwinding, and competition over natural resources, trade routes and technology are taking its place.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
A short squeeze that had sent shares of Avis skyrocketing is unwinding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
"This reform is unwinding 20 years of entrenched social media practices," said Inman Grant.
From Barron's ● Mar. 30, 2026
For now, she loves being around animals even when she is unwinding outside of class.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2025
"Think of it as an indication that the extraordinary support of the pandemic era is unwinding," Barkin said.
From Reuters ● Mar. 18, 2022
