as in finished
brought or having come to an end
the recently ended season was one of the best that the baseball team ever had
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as in concluded
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
let's end the meeting with a short prayer
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2
as in ceased
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
unfortunately, an argument ended their date, and they're still not speaking to each other
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as in stopped
to come to an end
a book so good that you hate to see it end
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as in died
to stop living
a great general, who ended on the field of battle
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Recent Examples of ended
Melissa Willets, Parents, 7 Jan. 2026
The Duffers intentionally are not confirming either way, saying their intention is to leave it open ended.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
In a landscape of sequels and overly pillaged IP, the Stranger Things finale is finite and close-ended, the credits rolling once and for all.
—Yohana Desta, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2026
Fed officials will want more flexibility than signaling the cutting cycle is open-ended.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2025
Open-ended toys leave more room for imagination.
—Jen Zamzow, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2025
The daughter comes home, of course, but Whitters leaves her fate more open-ended.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
One person was killed on Interstate 30 in east Fort Worth early Saturday after their vehicle was rear-ended, police said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2025
Her lens resists finality; every image feels open-ended, as if the story could turn in any direction.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Mac Engel
january 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
The Royals are one of nine MLB teams that have ended deals with Main Street Sports this week.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
The fight had allegedly spilled into a parking lot of an apartment building, but ended before police could arrive.
—Brian Niemietz, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Earlier this year, the airline ended its long-standing free checked bag policy and changed its plus-size seating policy.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
The National Weather Service predicts that the severe weather and tornado threat has ended for much of Oklahoma on Thursday, over Norman, Moore, Oklahoma City and Edmond, yet is not in the clear for cities east of the metro.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
Stretching had just ended, and players had split up into position groups to do drills and warm up before the 11-on-11 portion began.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Cardinals fire Jonathan Gannon Jonathan Gannon was fired Monday after the Arizona Cardinals ended the season with their ninth consecutive loss.
—Frank Nunns Oconnell, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
First responders ended their search a little later in the morning.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Keep questions open-ended and nonjudgmental.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 7 Jan. 2026
The Duffers intentionally are not confirming either way, saying their intention is to leave it open ended.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
In a landscape of sequels and overly pillaged IP, the Stranger Things finale is finite and close-ended, the credits rolling once and for all.
—Yohana Desta, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2026
Fed officials will want more flexibility than signaling the cutting cycle is open-ended.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2025
Open-ended toys leave more room for imagination.
—Jen Zamzow, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2025
The daughter comes home, of course, but Whitters leaves her fate more open-ended.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
One person was killed on Interstate 30 in east Fort Worth early Saturday after their vehicle was rear-ended, police said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2025
Her lens resists finality; every image feels open-ended, as if the story could turn in any direction.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Just weeks after the fun ended, Mosley must convince boosters, donors and fans that 2025 doesn’t have to be a one-off.
—Mac Engel
january 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
The Royals are one of nine MLB teams that have ended deals with Main Street Sports this week.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
The fight had allegedly spilled into a parking lot of an apartment building, but ended before police could arrive.
—Brian Niemietz, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Earlier this year, the airline ended its long-standing free checked bag policy and changed its plus-size seating policy.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
The National Weather Service predicts that the severe weather and tornado threat has ended for much of Oklahoma on Thursday, over Norman, Moore, Oklahoma City and Edmond, yet is not in the clear for cities east of the metro.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
Stretching had just ended, and players had split up into position groups to do drills and warm up before the 11-on-11 portion began.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Cardinals fire Jonathan Gannon Jonathan Gannon was fired Monday after the Arizona Cardinals ended the season with their ninth consecutive loss.
—Frank Nunns Oconnell, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
First responders ended their search a little later in the morning.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ended
Adjective
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The 1900s residence has four bedrooms and five baths in roughly 2,800 square feet across three levels, plus a finished basement.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
9 Jan. 2026
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This session highlights the steps and decisions that shaped the shorts, showing how AI can enhance an artist’s creativity and streamline the path to a finished film.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In three full seasons since that postseason run – which concluded quickly as a result of a crushing 34-11 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the wild-card round – Murray has failed to post a winning season as a starter.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Salt-n-Pepa also joined in, and the group of artists concluded the set with a call-and-response moment alongside the crowd, encouraging everyone to scream along.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In other words, the property tax wars may have ceased, but the dust still hasn’t settled.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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The primary means of transportation in Caracas, the metro, was out of service after the attack, while buses also ceased operation, El Spectator reported.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ross, who was one of several federal agents involved in the arrest, initially drew his service weapon, but holstered the gun after Muñoz-Guatemala stopped his car and raised his hands, according to the affidavit.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Braddy stopped the car, got Quantisha back inside, and put Shandelle in the trunk, before driving for 30 to 45 minutes.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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One of those rescued, a female landfill worker, died while being brought to a hospital, regional police director Brig.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Josh's father Jay Cardiello announced his son's death in a social media post and shared that his son died while playing basketball.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Owner Jason Boso fixed that, infusing $2 million into the 10-year-old bar on better bathrooms, a covered section of the patio and a re-done kitchen.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas News,
3 Apr. 2023
Verb
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Humanoid has already completed its first commercial proofs of concept with global industrial and automotive technology companies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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An analysis by the National Association of Home Builders estimates tens of thousands of homes aren't being completed because there aren't enough workers.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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De Blasio halted the successful Bloomberg initiatives and wasted hundreds of millions of dollars on efforts to improve failing schools rather than replacing them.—
Ray Domanico,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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Between March 2020 and September 2023, loan repayments were halted, offering borrowers a period of relief as the pandemic caused economic challenges, leaving many without income and job loss.—
Tevon Blair,
Essence,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Ended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ended. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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