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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In the United States, the unwinding of the Manus deal may be a temporary setback for Meta, which is racing to strengthen its position in AI.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Some members of the group known as OPEC+ have been gradually unwinding voluntary production cuts of 1.65 million barrels that were announced in April 2023.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
Meanwhile, Beijing approved a large increase in July fuel exports, partially unwinding restrictions imposed in March by allowing private refiners to resume shipments, according to commodities data and analytics firm Kpler.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
When the act was passed, the Vietnam War was unwinding, and Richard Nixon’s presidency was collapsing in the wake of the Watergate scandal.
From Slate ● Jun. 29, 2026
This morning the mountain was dusted with snow, and the blue-gray clouds were unwinding from the peaks.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
