in the end

phrase

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

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The mother and child in the end were not among the official tally of 82 passengers placed on the flight. Gérard Maxineau, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026 Bulldogs quarterback Jeremiah Lattier throws a strike to Owen Davidson in the end zone. Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026 It was tied 14-14 just before halftime when Moran ended another Fremd threat in the end zone. Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 But to add to Maye’s disaster of a second half, the 24-year-old threw his third interception of the game in the end zone with cornerback Josh Jobe securing the victory for Seattle. Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2026.

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