end in (something)

phrasal verb

: to have (something) at the end

The word ends in a suffix.

The knife ends in a sharp point.

Their marriage ended in divorce.

The race ended in a tie.

Examples of end in (something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Then an experiment designed to test the shuttle’s facility for orbital rendezvous, using a Mylar balloon inflated with gas, also ended in farce when the balloon launched but promptly exploded; meanwhile, the shuttle toilet—which had always been troublesome—stopped working altogether. —Adam Higginbotham, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2024

Since the Lakers’ season ended in Denver, the team made a coaching change, the roster went through exit interviews and the organization has begun looking forward toward a huge summer. —Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024

When Here’s Lucy ended in 1974, Lucie was ready to hit the stage. —Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024

A week after a protest against the Israel-Hamas war ended in 72 arrests, demonstrators marched across downtown Tempe to Arizona State University's Old Main building to continue their call for Palestinian liberation. —Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2024

After her playing days ended in 2003, Tomekia began her coaching career. —Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2024

Guests must be at least 21 years old and complete a form within 30 days of their trip ending in order to claim the credit. —Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024

Rug exports, which exceeded $2 billion two decades ago, have plummeted to less than $50 million in the last year in the Persian calendar that ended in March, according to government customs figures. —Mehdi Fattahi, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 May 2024

With an end in sight to the most significant restoration works, the city’s majestic icon is on track for its grand reopening on December 8, just as President Macron vowed. —Lindsey Tramuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2024