DEAD-END Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈded-ˈend

Definition of dead-end

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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dead end

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noun

as in high road

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as in dilemma

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Recent Examples of dead-end

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In the sequel series, John and his thunder-buddy Ted are neighbors, both with families of their own and dead-end jobs. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 Fire crews faced an uphill battle reaching a single-family home on a dead-end street at the corner of Siegel and Lippert. — Megan Shinn, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Noun

It is located at the end of a dead end road, so there is little traffic, and the mature trees effectively screen the home from the street. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026 Scientists don’t know why some species seem to adapt well to these changes, while for others polyploidy is a dead end. — Carrie Arnold contributing, Quanta Magazine, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dead-end

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Rodney Rice had 15 points and nine assists in his first game since a season-ending shoulder injury last year, and KJ Lewis added 10 points.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Mitchell ended the night with 15 points on 5-of-5 shooting from the field and 4-of-4 shooting on threes and seven assists.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of end

Noun

Although both recommended Eisenkot to the president, their support presents a dilemma for some of his prospective coalition partners, who have ruled out depending on Arab parties to establish a government.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Political ambition and demography will likely combine to create a dilemma for the state’s dominant Democrats.

— Dan Walters, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of dilemma

Verb

That said, some conditions that fully heal or are free of treatment and symptoms for a certain period of time may stop being labeled as pre-existing, depending on the provider.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Fowler later diagnosed her as comatose before a deputy commissioner ordered the execution stopped.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of stop

Noun

Its hidden zipper and interior corner ties help keep everything neatly in place, while the warm camel hue pairs beautifully with the deeper plum of the blanket.

— Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
In the far top left corner, a large toyon tree has become a focal point, with steps below it leading down to the flat ground.

— Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of corner

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Zelenskyy said Ukraine's priorities for the talks were halting strikes on energy and critical infrastructure, unblocking Black Sea grain shipments and expanding prisoner exchanges.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
The closure follows Walliams’ publisher, HarperCollins, dropping the author and halting the publication of his back catalog following misconduct allegations.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of halt

Noun

The tortuous road to the flat-out Democratic victory ran through a number of key milestones.

— James D. Zirin, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Lucianie Vil Ma Rouge, Thiotte, southeastern Haiti Lucianie Vil, 70, is a Madan Sara, one of the women traders who travel Haiti’s roads and markets to support their families and feed their communities.

— Lys Arango, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026

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