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
There’s a magic trick to building a story around the villain, and if justice is the endgame, it really should be doled out expeditiously; otherwise, the narrative loses its moral authority of fundamental opposition to its central character.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
Trump and other White House officials send conflicting messages about the reciprocal tariff endgame — all of which muddle whether this posture is the new normal.
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—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
Both of them will struggle to function in an endgame where people have lost the ability to govern, trade, and communicate.
—Roger Huang, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
The Kremlin’s propaganda machine eagerly circulated this statement to prove that dismembering Russia is the West’s endgame.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
Trump and other White House officials send conflicting messages about the reciprocal tariff endgame — all of which muddle whether this posture is the new normal.
1.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
Both of them will struggle to function in an endgame where people have lost the ability to govern, trade, and communicate.
—Roger Huang, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
The Kremlin’s propaganda machine eagerly circulated this statement to prove that dismembering Russia is the West’s endgame.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endgame
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The ending isn’t a surprise—Alonso eventually re-signed with the Mets.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2025
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In a letter addressed to Bisignano, a group of GOP representatives said they were concerned regarding SSA staffing cuts and the ending of office leases.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Following the conclusion of her testimony on Friday, both Cassie and her husband, Alex Fine, released statements on the trial via her attorney Douglas Wigdor.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
18 May 2025
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There will also be updates about the conclusion of session of the Arkansas Legislature at the State Capitol.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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The doughnuts were mostly available for now in Kentucky and Indiana but were set to expand nationwide by the end of 2026.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The company’s new survey found that 57% of motorists were actively comparison shopping at the end of 2024, compared to 49% at the same time in 2023.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
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His last show was Saturday night's season 50 finale.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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The victor then takes on a dramatic finale against the clock to claim the big money jackpot.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
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And so for me, this was really a deep dive into the culmination of my career.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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For many, this represents the achievement of a lifelong goal—the culmination of years climbing the corporate ladder.—
Isabelita Castilho,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Endgame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endgame. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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