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
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The Beauford Delaney Show at the Drawing Center ends in a month, but ought to make your unmissable list.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
But for most of those companies, the story ends in disappointment.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
The Uptown’s story can end in silence — or rise again in brilliance.
—Jerry Mickelson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Closed after more than 10 years Belmont Spanish Restaurant: Twelve years of Spanish cuisine and culture ended in January when Belmont left Miracle Mile.
—Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
He was released from his last prison stint in 2021 and his parole ended in May, according to court documents.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2025
When does daylight saving time end in 2025? In 2025, daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 14 Aug. 2025
The Salvation Army’s contracts to run the Aspen, Stone Creek and the Tamarac Family Shelter will end in December, according to a news release Thursday from the organization.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 14 Aug. 2025
Similar to their younger counterparts, two of the Del Mar 18U games ended in a tie during regulation, which led to a penalty shootout.
—Katherine Anderson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
But for most of those companies, the story ends in disappointment.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
The Uptown’s story can end in silence — or rise again in brilliance.
—Jerry Mickelson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Closed after more than 10 years Belmont Spanish Restaurant: Twelve years of Spanish cuisine and culture ended in January when Belmont left Miracle Mile.
—Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
He was released from his last prison stint in 2021 and his parole ended in May, according to court documents.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2025
When does daylight saving time end in 2025? In 2025, daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 14 Aug. 2025
The Salvation Army’s contracts to run the Aspen, Stone Creek and the Tamarac Family Shelter will end in December, according to a news release Thursday from the organization.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 14 Aug. 2025
Similar to their younger counterparts, two of the Del Mar 18U games ended in a tie during regulation, which led to a penalty shootout.
—Katherine Anderson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
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“End in (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/end%20in%20%28something%29. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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