in the end

phrase

Synonyms of in the endnext
: after all, ultimately
will surely succeed in the end

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Zabransky was the first person to reach Rabb in the end zone, yanking him into the air for a bear hug. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2026 Thick clouds threatened all morning to halt the countdown but in the end, the skies cleared enough to allow for a safe liftoff. — Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026 Tip Toe’s acknowledgement of both Leo’s humanity and Clive’s works not to excuse the cruelty that will claim Leo in the end, but to reaffirm it as a choice. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026 But through a bit of TV fame, and Ramsay’s signature yelling, ranting, exasperation and, in the end, brotherly wisdom, perhaps its restaurant dreams can come true. — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the end

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in the end was in 1569

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“In the end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20end. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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