as in endings
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 endgames
Startup exits and career endgames The World Economic Forum estimates AI could eliminate 80 to 85 million jobs worldwide over the next three years, while creating as many as 170 million new ones.
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Michelle Castillo, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Michelle Castillo, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endgames
Noun
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In The Gallery, in the 2021 version, there were six different endings.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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The CtrlMovie system allows for both single- and multi-player decision-making that allows for different endings based on participants’ choices.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The world is watching this and the other exhibits of a superpower going off the rails—and drawing conclusions.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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While individual well-being adds up to represent the happiness of a nation, Heshmati cautions against applying the study’s conclusions to your own health and risk of death from chronic disease.—
Lindsey Leake,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As La Jolla’s three high school football teams head into their regular-season finales this week, The Bishop’s School and La Jolla High School will try to rebound from tough losses, while La Jolla Country Day School aims to keep up its recent momentum.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Both coconut cake and key lime pie make for fine finales.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Endgames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endgames. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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