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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On a day that began shrouded beneath a marine layer and ended in sunshine, Boenning added his name to that historic list.
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Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
In either case, most are expecting the fight to end in a finish.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Davis had a 30-0 record until his bout against Lamont Roach Jr. ended in a draw.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
She was determined not to let her son’s story end in instability.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 10 July 2025
What’s been lacking since the NASL’s own revival ended in 2017 is a fresh batch of memories to keep the Cosmos from being more of a brand than a soccer team.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 10 July 2025
The audit, released in January 2023, covered fiscal years ending in June 2021 and 2022.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
Powell's term as chair ends in May 2026, so nominating a successor perhaps a few months early would give the prospective nominee the chance to get through the Senate confirmation process and bone up on the myriad responsibilities that the position carries.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 9 July 2025
One of the sneakier standout back-and-forth games ended in a tie — thanks to La Habra junior DJ Mitchell and Oaks Christian sophomore Treyvone Towns Jr. matching each other blow for blow.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
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Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
In either case, most are expecting the fight to end in a finish.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Davis had a 30-0 record until his bout against Lamont Roach Jr. ended in a draw.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
She was determined not to let her son’s story end in instability.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 10 July 2025
What’s been lacking since the NASL’s own revival ended in 2017 is a fresh batch of memories to keep the Cosmos from being more of a brand than a soccer team.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 10 July 2025
The audit, released in January 2023, covered fiscal years ending in June 2021 and 2022.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
Powell's term as chair ends in May 2026, so nominating a successor perhaps a few months early would give the prospective nominee the chance to get through the Senate confirmation process and bone up on the myriad responsibilities that the position carries.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 9 July 2025
One of the sneakier standout back-and-forth games ended in a tie — thanks to La Habra junior DJ Mitchell and Oaks Christian sophomore Treyvone Towns Jr. matching each other blow for blow.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 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 23 Jul. 2025.
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