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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as in high road
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Recent Examples of dead-end
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Italy's La Repubblica daily paper reported that the group was found inside a dead-end chamber.
—CBS News, 23 May 2026
Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Great trivia questions also have a bit of misdirection, leading you down a logical path that’s actually a dead end.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 12 May 2026
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Verb
At dawn, as Iranian forces execute wounded protesters, a violent soldier discovers the five hiding in a dead-end alley.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Italy's La Repubblica daily paper reported that the group was found inside a dead-end chamber.
—CBS News, 23 May 2026
Noun
Russians are starting to acknowledge that President Vladimir Putin has led the country to a dead end and can’t shape its future, according to a former senior official in the Kremlin.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Great trivia questions also have a bit of misdirection, leading you down a logical path that’s actually a dead end.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dead-end
Verb
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The argument is that increasing fear among Ukrainian citizens will in turn put more pressure on Zelensky’s government to end the war on the Kremlin’s terms.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The superintendent of the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District said that a shooting took place after the graduation ceremonies had ended.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 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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Barragán originally set out to find the man who scammed his mother by posing as a handsome American soldier, but now interrogates four of these young men, illuminating their psychological tactics, economic hardships and moral dilemmas.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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This is not a new dilemma for football fans.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
Verb
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In order to secure the funds, the family members submitted fake financial instruments and money orders, continuing to do so even after the IRS sent them letters telling them to stop, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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The order, which Trump signed in private on June 2, stops short of mandating that the federal government conduct safety evaluations and cybersecurity testing for advanced AI products.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Noun
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When her once-close friend Harper (Myha’la) finds her in Paris, Yasmin is now organizing illicit interactions with underage girls and young women for ultra wealthy de facto neo-Nazis and conservative politicians.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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The latest round of corporate earnings is coming to a close.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2026
Noun
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What to do nearby The hotel sits on the quiet corner of Main and Garmisch streets, across from Paepcke Park.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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For months, residents of Havana — home to 2 million of Cuba’s almost 10 million residents — have lived with piles of garbage accumulating on almost every street corner.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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They were fined and banned from participating in the following World Cup and qualifiers, halting any progress.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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But many national security experts say the deal, while not perfect, succeeded in its main goals of halting Iran's march toward proliferation and enabling effective monitoring of Tehran's nuclear activities.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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Both were able to spot tracks, on dusty roads, and follow the tracks to successfully find wildlife.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Nine crucial years of expansion and solidification of the pernicious institution went by, speeding the nation’s road toward a grinding war.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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“Dead-end.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dead-end. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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