the tail end

noun

: the last part of something

She is at the tail end of her career.

Examples of the tail end in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At the tail end of December, Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced a similar disaster when an AI agent deleted and recreated part of its environment, causing a 13-hour disruption. — Imran Aftab, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Advertisement When Molt went to prison at the tail end of the 1970s, Crutchfield took his place at the top of the food chain—something his former mentor resented when he was released. — Rory Doherty, Time, 6 Aug. 2026

During the summer and the tail end of the 2025-26 school year, district leaders implemented notable, and sometimes controversial, changes. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026

Typically, water temperatures are starting to cool down in October and November, marking the tail end of hurricane season. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

Rhymes for the tail end

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