1
as in concludes
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
let's end the meeting with a short prayer
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2
as in stops
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
unfortunately, an argument ended their date, and they're still not speaking to each other
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3
as in expires
to come to an end
a book so good that you hate to see it end
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4
as in dies
to stop living
a great general, who ended on the field of battle
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1
as in endings
the stopping of a process or activity
the end of hostilities brought general rejoicing
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as in limits
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
I'm at the end of my patience with these little brats
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as in remainders
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value
a couple of ends of wallpaper were all that was left after we finished papering the room
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as in purposes
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
in this case the ends definitely do not justify the means
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as in closes
the last part of a process or action
the war wasn't yet over, but we were definitely at the beginning of the end
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as in edges
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the ends of his shirt cuffs were badly frayed
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as in fates
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
Henry Hudson and eight others were set adrift in the bay in a small boat, and how they met their end is unknown
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as in portions
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
keep up your end of the bargain
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Recent Examples of ends
Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Dallas Wings fans will be able to watch Azzi Fudd play basketball even after this WNBA season ends.
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Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
Fine recommended that the district seek a state loan before the current legislative session ends, warning that waiting until the next session could delay funding until March or April, after SCUSD may have already run out of cash.
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Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
After the 60-day toll-free period ends, Iran will hold talks with Oman and the Gulf states on how to administer the strait, according to the deal terms.
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Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
Ulta’s Big Summer Beauty Sale ends July 11.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
Chakraborty’s Obie-winning turn anchors the show with maternal rigor and restraint, as mother and son test how art might brace a fragile heart; the brief run ends Saturday.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Prices start at $16, but don’t wait to shop—the sale ends Monday, June 15.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
Baltimore's curfew begins on the Friday after Memorial Day and ends on the last Sunday in August.
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Jt Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Prep with a lightweight blowout cream and use a large round brush to create lift at the roots while keeping the ends smooth and softly curved.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
The association has argued, among other points, athletes accept that eligibility will end around the time their status as a full-time, degree-seeking college student ends and a newer college student will take their roster spot.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
25 June 2026
From The Courtroom To The Contract The lawsuit and the license are two ends of one negotiation.
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Maureen Kerr,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The Wizards’ front office projects him as a force on both ends of the court.
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Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
The bewildering time signatures that worked to scramble records like Jane Doe are still present, but they’re deployed to different ends, consumed by massive grooves.
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Alex Robert Ross,
Pitchfork,
24 June 2026
According to United Way data, a single adult in Miami-Dade needs at least $47,784 a year just to make ends meet.
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Sofia Baltodano
june 24,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The researchers used a thin layer of honey to attach ultrasonic transmitters and sensors to the ends of the rods.
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IEEE Spectrum,
18 June 2026
Verb
The robot handles laundry, and the clip ends before the messier second attempt.
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Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Dallas Wings fans will be able to watch Azzi Fudd play basketball even after this WNBA season ends.
—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
Fine recommended that the district seek a state loan before the current legislative session ends, warning that waiting until the next session could delay funding until March or April, after SCUSD may have already run out of cash.
—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
After the 60-day toll-free period ends, Iran will hold talks with Oman and the Gulf states on how to administer the strait, according to the deal terms.
—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
Ulta’s Big Summer Beauty Sale ends July 11.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
Chakraborty’s Obie-winning turn anchors the show with maternal rigor and restraint, as mother and son test how art might brace a fragile heart; the brief run ends Saturday.
—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Prices start at $16, but don’t wait to shop—the sale ends Monday, June 15.
—
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
Baltimore's curfew begins on the Friday after Memorial Day and ends on the last Sunday in August.
—
Jt Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Noun
Thornton shines on both ends The Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star played lights out on both ends.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Prep with a lightweight blowout cream and use a large round brush to create lift at the roots while keeping the ends smooth and softly curved.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
The association has argued, among other points, athletes accept that eligibility will end around the time their status as a full-time, degree-seeking college student ends and a newer college student will take their roster spot.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
25 June 2026
From The Courtroom To The Contract The lawsuit and the license are two ends of one negotiation.
—
Maureen Kerr,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The Wizards’ front office projects him as a force on both ends of the court.
—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
The bewildering time signatures that worked to scramble records like Jane Doe are still present, but they’re deployed to different ends, consumed by massive grooves.
—
Alex Robert Ross,
Pitchfork,
24 June 2026
According to United Way data, a single adult in Miami-Dade needs at least $47,784 a year just to make ends meet.
—
Sofia Baltodano
june 24,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The researchers used a thin layer of honey to attach ultrasonic transmitters and sensors to the ends of the rods.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ends
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The chapter concludes with the Ipnotica rings and earrings, whose rounded, asymmetrical forms are set with white and brown diamonds to create a sculptural bas-relief effect.
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The celebration concludes with the city’s annual fireworks show at the Placer County Fairgrounds.
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Burke won the Stanley Cup as Anaheim’s general manager in 2007, one of several front-office stops for him, along with time spent as the NHL’s director of hockey operations.
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The nose stops registering any single note and the room just smells busy.
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While the school's charter expires June 30, BCSB CEO Edwin Avent said he's appealed the board's decision.
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In New York, that poses an even larger issue, as the hotel workers’ union contract expires June 30 for the first time in a decade.
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In cases where a father kills his children and then dies by suicide, Salinas said the violence is rarely random or spontaneous.
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Romanch Mahajan dies in horse carriage accident The ride suspension comes after Romanch Mahajan, an 18-year-old tourist visiting New York City from India, was thrown from a carriage and killed Wednesday.
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By then the alternate endings were a hot topic, and Rice pulled an outrageous stunt.
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Fans flock to the relatable messages and happy endings.
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The commissioners plan to develop a five-year plan to phase in state funding, along with enforceable standards like caseload limits and access to defense investigators.
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Whether this Supreme Court, which in the redistricting world has sided against fair elections, will see its way to uphold these limits is far from certain.
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Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio.
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The best-case scenario would be for the Lakers’ remainders to extend the best-of-seven series with the Rockets long enough for Doncic and Reaves to rejoin LeBron James in that Big Three, either at the end of this series or the start of the next one.
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Sheriff's officials said a detailed investigation determined three employees used the system for non-law enforcement purposes, violating both agency policy and Georgia law.
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While the singer-songwriter has been vocal about her disdain for generative AI models, her latest argument against it comes after learning hundreds of her own songs have been used for training purposes.
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“Ends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ends. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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