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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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
CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
Two days after Dallas’ season ended, the Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and HBO had footage of head coach Brian Schottenheimer informing the coaching staff that Eberflus had been let go.
—Nate Sanchez, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Canales loves the vibe of the QB room, where Mike White ended the year as QB3.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, the administration ended the protection for Somalis, requiring those with TPS to leave by March 17.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Andreatta’s term as mayor, which is a rotating position in the city, had recently ended.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Last year ended as the fourth-warmest year on record in the United States, and Phoenix felt it more than most.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 14 Jan. 2026
The settlement comes nearly three years after the Vanderpump Rules stars ended their romantic relationship on March 1, 2023.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Though a plaintiff in the landmark lawsuit that ended segregation on Montgomery buses, Colvin’s role remained largely overlooked until recent years.
—Kimberly Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 14 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
The Devils built on a 5-2 victory Monday night in Minnesota that ended a four-game losing streak.
—CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
Two days after Dallas’ season ended, the Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and HBO had footage of head coach Brian Schottenheimer informing the coaching staff that Eberflus had been let go.
—Nate Sanchez, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Canales loves the vibe of the QB room, where Mike White ended the year as QB3.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, the administration ended the protection for Somalis, requiring those with TPS to leave by March 17.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Andreatta’s term as mayor, which is a rotating position in the city, had recently ended.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Last year ended as the fourth-warmest year on record in the United States, and Phoenix felt it more than most.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 14 Jan. 2026
The settlement comes nearly three years after the Vanderpump Rules stars ended their romantic relationship on March 1, 2023.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Though a plaintiff in the landmark lawsuit that ended segregation on Montgomery buses, Colvin’s role remained largely overlooked until recent years.
—Kimberly Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ended
Adjective
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Instead of looking sharp and functional, your room can turn into a museum of knick-knacks, half-finished books, and piles of blankets.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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She was seemingly spotted filming the finished Pringles ad in Los Angeles last month.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Both concluded the same year, after which McHale played Tad O'Malley on The X-Files reboot.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The first project – converting the former Sedgefield Elementary into a Montessori program for pre-K through 6th grade – concluded in August.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But after the 2024 election, the flow of migrants all but ceased.—
Kevin Maurer,
Rolling Stone,
13 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, Blackhawk Bar & Grille and Century Theaters ceased operations at Blackhawk Plaza, which removed significant anchors from the center.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
12 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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His car was later found abandoned on the Charlestown Bridge, where he was believed to have died by suicide.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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In a news release shared by the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control, officials said that they were called to assist the California Highway Patrol with the ducks after they were found inside a box truck whose owner or guardian had died.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 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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The true freshman completed all nine of his passes against Missouri State for 69 yards and a touchdown and added 54 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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Caesars Palace just completed two new Colosseum Presidential Villas, located at the top of its Colosseum tower; when booked together, the residences form Las Vegas's largest suite, boasting 19,000 square feet.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
15 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 18 Jan. 2026.
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