in the end

phrase

: after all, ultimately

will surely succeed in the end

Examples of in the end in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Panthers drove down to the Argyle 33, but Bruce’s interception in the end zone ultimately killed Colleyville Heritage’s chances. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026

And Daniel, in the end, couldn’t bring himself to participate. — Anja Aronowsky Cronberg, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026

But in the end, too many obstacles got in the way, including the government shutdown and the Pineapple Express storm in December 2025 that damaged one of the ski lifts. — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Shamar Porter had a first-quarter touchdown catch for UConn (4-3), then blocked a punt and recovered it in the end zone for a 28-3 advantage in the third. — ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in the end

• apprehend
• comprehend
• condescend
• dividend
• recommend
• resuspend
• amend
• append
• ascend
• attend
• backend
• befriend