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
Jenna Ryu, SELF, 5 May 2025
And for many companies, the underwriting process can feel like a dead end.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Jack Kelly, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2023
Growing up in a duplex on a dead-end street with her sister, Patti, a longtime Hollywood publicist, her upbringing was steeped in the arts, with her father performing for presidents like FDR and at John F. Kennedy’s wedding.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 8 Mar. 2023
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Verb
Reframe your toxic job as a stepping stone instead of a dead end.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 5 May 2025
And for many companies, the underwriting process can feel like a dead end.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Noun
The available roles may be lower-paying and dead-end jobs people don’t want.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2023
Growing up in a duplex on a dead-end street with her sister, Patti, a longtime Hollywood publicist, her upbringing was steeped in the arts, with her father performing for presidents like FDR and at John F. Kennedy’s wedding.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 8 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dead end
Verb
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After a logistical snafu ends their initial meeting about Agnes’ thesis, Decker makes the casual suggestion that the makeup session be at his house near campus.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
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Episodes ended by dangling game rules and character deaths, beguiling us to keep watching.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Getting Around Oslo With high road tolls and expensive, hard-to-find parking, driving in Oslo can quickly become a hassle, putting a damper on your weekend.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
10 Oct. 2024
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The moral high road In an uncertain world with no clear answers, anger can be a north star.—
Allie Volpe,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
Noun
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This poses a dilemma since water that is applied rolls down the sides of the container without soaking the soil.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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Thus far, India has escaped this dilemma because successive U.S. presidential administrations have deliberately overlooked these dalliances.—
ASHLEY J. TELLIS,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Without any consequences, this autocratic politician will continue to push the limits of his authority beyond the breaking point until someone forces him to stop.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2025
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The state will become the second following Utah to stop public utilities from fluoridating water.—
Kairi Lowery,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Lyles and Hill Confirm Race With the indoor season coming to a close, Lyles and Hill both confirm the race is on.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Monahan to be phased out Despite earlier reports, Jay Monahan’s time as PGA Tour commissioner will indeed be coming to a close at the end of next year, making way for new CEO Brian Rolapp, who was officially introduced to players yesterday.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Thankfully, the corner stepped in and called an end to the bout.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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After making it around the corner of a nearby Taco Bell, Muller appears to stumble, the footage shows.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
Verb
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However, Lucas’ poor first touch allows Caicedo to halt the attack.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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JetBlue Airways will halt service at Miami International Airport, the airline said on Saturday.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2025
Noun
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William Saller emphasizes that the long road, although more challenging, usually leads to something far more meaningful.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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All evacuation warnings have been lifted and roads reopened, the Sheriff’s Office said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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