as in to end
to come to an end
after several fruitless years, the research seems to have simply dead-ended
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Recent Examples of dead-end
Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
The shooting happened at a home on Galamore Road, a rural dead-end just south of the park’s North Carolina boundary, maps show.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 26 Dec. 2025
Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Empire State legislators quickly realized the structure was a dead end that made their legal market uncompetitive from day one.
—Lou Rinaldi, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Detectives later found the car at a dead-end portion of Northeast 10th Avenue.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
The shooting happened at a home on Galamore Road, a rural dead-end just south of the park’s North Carolina boundary, maps show.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 26 Dec. 2025
Noun
Green Park hit another red light, though not a dead end, as Oconomowoc continues to consider its potential redesign.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Empire State legislators quickly realized the structure was a dead end that made their legal market uncompetitive from day one.
—Lou Rinaldi, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dead-end
Verb
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That was followed days later by the US strike on Iran, which effectively ended the process.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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The bills would prohibit all state employees and agencies from entering into 287(g) agreements and would require that all existing agreements end.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In anticipation of high road traffic on game day, local officials will extend the closure of Tasman Drive to Lick Mill Boulevard.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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Unfortunately, there is no high road to take here when the president and the Republicans thrive in the ditch.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Pay attention, however, and the connection between Mary and Boo becomes more tender as their dilemma deepens, as does the relationship between Mary and her well-meaning, if totally embarrassing, mom.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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This feels like an apt dilemma to invoke while critiquing a book about an editor.—
Boris Kachka,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But that didn’t stop her, and a few days later Waller was able to make contact with Huntington-Whiteley through another fashion influencer on Instagram – and the designer coat was successfully acquired.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The officers provided first aid and attempted to stop the bleeding following the shooting, according to the agency.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As the teams in pursuit of the Eastern Conference crown bolster their rosters ahead of Thursday’s NBA Trade Deadline, the Knicks remain an active party in a number of discussions before the league’s deal-making window closes for business.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Draymond Green knows that his time as a member of Golden State Warriors is coming to a close.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The two men, in their respective corners, stared each other down.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The box office is at the southwest corner of the arena.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Train traffic was halted overnight at the request of police and resumed Thursday morning, the railway said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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After Garner shared the story of her first encounter with Baker, Coster-Waldau was caught off-guard and halted the conversation.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Surrounded by vast desert, the long and windy road that leads to Nancy Guthrie’s home in the Catalina Foothills is dotted with prickly cacti and attractive houses.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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This combination of road salt and brine helps to prevent the snow and ice from bonding to the pavement, keeping roads from getting too slick and causing car accidents.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Dead-end.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dead-end. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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