as in ending
the last part of a process or action
they're now in the endgame of the negotiations for a new labor contract
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Recent Examples of endgame
Those comments were likely to raise further questions about the endgame of the war.
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ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Concerns are mounting about the conflict’s impact on the global economy, as are questions over Washington’s endgame.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Trump has treated the opening week of the war as an improvisational jazz session, riffing on different analyses, strategies, and endgames in conversations with numerous reporters.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
As rockets and missiles continue to fly in Iran and other parts of the Middle East, questions have emerged from lawmakers and critics of the attack about the endgame and who will assume power.
—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Concerns are mounting about the conflict’s impact on the global economy, as are questions over Washington’s endgame.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Trump has treated the opening week of the war as an improvisational jazz session, riffing on different analyses, strategies, and endgames in conversations with numerous reporters.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
As rockets and missiles continue to fly in Iran and other parts of the Middle East, questions have emerged from lawmakers and critics of the attack about the endgame and who will assume power.
—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endgame
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The family’s ice cream venture started in 2019 as a sweet ending to their educational farm tours, part of their efforts to advocate for Florida dairy.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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In a signal of how much pressure there was to do right by the beloved fictional couple, four endings were written and filmed.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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However, that conclusion has been questioned by some critics.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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Though the assessor’s office relies heavily on data and modeling, its conclusions, outside appeals and internal policies can drastically change values and make the office’s political tightrope shaky.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The foundational Epoch 1 fleet was designed by Boeing’s Millennium Space Systems, with the first wave of satellites slated to reach orbit by the end of 2026.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Cameras later showed Araúz standing at the end of the dugout rail on his own.—
Melissa Lockard,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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After you're done chowing down, make for the Santa Monica Pier, where Route 66 finally runs out of road, and the Pacific Ocean rolls in—a fittingly cinematic finale to this all-American adventure.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Dos Santos is continuing to recover from facial surgery, while Sisniega was forced to miss SDFC’s opener because of a red card he was assessed in last season’s playoff finale.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The marathon is often the culmination of years of mentorship and dedication.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The service Saturday represented the culmination of nine days of funerals and celebrations for Jackson, who died last month at age 84.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Endgame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endgame. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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