unwind
verb (used with object)
to undo or loosen from or as if from a coiled condition.
unwinding
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present participleof unwind.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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OPEC+ had kept production unchanged also for November, following the completion in September of the phased unwinding of 1.65 million barrels a day in voluntary production cuts agreed in 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
Despite these dynamics, GM reported third-quarter profits of $3.3 billion, more than double last year's level, which was marred by one-time costs connected to unwinding electric vehicle investments.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
They also see Europe as a potential diversifier in global portfolios in the event of the AI trade unwinding further, as regions less exposed to the theme could provide some protection.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Manus in September said it had resumed independent operations after unwinding the Meta acquisition.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
You stare out at tracer rounds unwinding through the dark like brilliant red ribbons.
From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien
