in the end

phrase

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

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But in the end, trying to time celestial events from S301 would be irksome. Phil Plait, Scientific American, 4 Sep. 2026 Even if there is a bubble, some good should come of it in the end, according to Shane Chesson, founding partner at asset manager Openspace Capital. Justina Lee, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 Villa, in the end, had to fashion an agreement with Roma and Besiktas to ensure Abraham’s move got over the line. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Yet as hotel prices climb, so do guests’ expectations, and in the end, guests need to sleep. Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 3 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 6 Sep. 2026.

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