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
Kim Velsey, Curbed, 22 Sep. 2025
The proof-of-concept pilot episode captures the hilarious chaos of their daily lives, from dead-end service jobs and accidental laxative mishaps to the launch of their new podcast.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
Your public persona or professional trajectory could hit a dead end, nudging you to shake things up and go against the status quo.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
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Verb
With three exposures on a block that dead-ends above the East River, the house is also filled with beautiful light.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 22 Sep. 2025
The proof-of-concept pilot episode captures the hilarious chaos of their daily lives, from dead-end service jobs and accidental laxative mishaps to the launch of their new podcast.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Climb an observation tower to look at it from above and wander through the labyrinth to find something unexpected at each dead end.
—AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
Your public persona or professional trajectory could hit a dead end, nudging you to shake things up and go against the status quo.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dead-end
Verb
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The benefit reductions for November are temporary, and SNAP recipients are expected to receive full benefits once the government shutdown ends and regular appropriations have been approved.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Hong Kong — Qatar Airways will sell its stake in Cathay Pacific Airways for $896 million, ending its eight-year shareholding in Hong Kong’s flagship carrier.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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And Microsoft embraced neutrality after heavy unionA Since the NLRB will be weak for quite a while but a new study by The Center for Work And Democracy at Arizona State University identifies workers can influence a high road economy that go beyond traditional collective bargaining.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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But the former president didn’t stay on that high road for long.—
Howard Kurtz,
Fox News,
2 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Finch’s faith The Timberwolves’ coach has a dilemma on his hands with Rob Dillingham.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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At the same time, Powell emphasized the boom creates a policy dilemma for the Fed.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The former instantly adds a second layer of security against unwanted guests, and the latter emits an ultra-loud alarm while acting like a door stop wedge, scaring off any stranger who tries to enter your room.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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And Los Angeles did not stop there.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Skin that's brighter, more hydrated, super-smooth and ready for its close up.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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Wilson’s time in Cincinnati is all but certainly coming to a close, and his clear displeasure could lessen the price tag to acquire his services.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The 2026 World Cup is right around the corner, and anticipation for the biggest event in sports is building rapidly.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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So, the Carter and Alexander deals once again called DeJean’s status into question — especially since Carter is primarily a slot corner.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Advocates and beneficiaries say halting the food aid would force people to choose between buying groceries and paying other bills.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Tens of millions of Americans are now feeling the impact as federal food assistance halted over the weekend and travelers experienced chaos at major airports.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Running Fence was envisioned as a fabric-laden fence that would traverse Sonoma and Marin counties in Northern California to the sea, crossing roads, highways, and private property.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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If there is no parking lot or driveway to pull into, pull your vehicle off to the side of the road as far as possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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