as in concluding
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as in end
the last part of a process or action
the plagiarism scandal was a disgraceful ending to a once-promising academic career
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as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
the best part about any dental procedure is its ending
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as in finishing
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 stopping
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 expiring
to come to an end
a book so good that you hate to see it end
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as in dying
to stop living
a great general, who ended on the field of battle
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Recent Examples of ending
Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 18 June 2026
This goes to a far more meditative and yet powerful ending.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Steve Liesman, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Kensington Palace confirmed where the future king will go to secondary school on June 16, ending years of back and forth between the royal couple.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 June 2026
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Noun
And unlike so many modern horror movies, Leviticus finds its way toward a natural, graceful, if not necessarily definitive ending.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 18 June 2026
This goes to a far more meditative and yet powerful ending.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Verb
Early warning signs of a bull market-ending recession have not as yet surfaced.
—Steve Liesman, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Kensington Palace confirmed where the future king will go to secondary school on June 16, ending years of back and forth between the royal couple.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ending
Adjective
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During the post-closing ceremony panel, the jury president showed a sense of humor when discussing the challenges of serving as the leading member of the voting committee for a prestigious film festival, like being away from the phones all morning.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
23 May 2026
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This is covered in a standard inspection, often called a pre-drywall or pre-closing inspection.—
Ryan Brennan
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Four hours later, the Red Sox reached the end of yet another lackluster performance in a 6-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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By the end of the night, Messi would once again pass Mbappé on that all-time scoring list.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Starting an exercise program, eating better, smoking cessation -- these are all examples of behaviors that require serious commitment to implement and maintain.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
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Tehran insists that the deal’s implementation start with a cessation of all fighting — including between Israel and Hezbollah.—
Victoria Eastwood,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Brind’Amour played in only one NHL All-Star Game, received Hart Trophy votes in only one season (2005-06, finishing 10th), and hit the 80-point mark just four times.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Few things feel as satisfying as a cold drink of water after mowing the lawn on a hot afternoon, finishing a tough workout or waking up thirsty in the middle of the night.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Fans can also pick up souvenir maps when stopping at the attraction this summer.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Things to do along the Little Parkway Southern Living recommends stopping at several of the High Country’s most popular attractions, including Grandfather Mountain, where visitors can cross the Mile High Swinging Bridge, explore the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery and access nearby trails.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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In a 20-season span beginning in 2006, the Miners have had two winning years, both 7-6 and both concluding with bowl losses.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The court rejected that claim, concluding it was illegally seized and transferred.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
18 June 2026
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Allen plays Roxie, a dying wife and mother who arrives in the trauma bay during the show’s second season.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Snip the entire stalk, not just the flower head, of individual wilting or dying flowers down to the node so the plant will send out new blooms.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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The Krewe of Gemini, a Mardi Gras organization in the Shreveport-Bossier community of which Watson, his wife and one of their daughters were members, also mourned his passing Wednesday.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Moore was a consistent presence for Young in the passing game during OTAs with McMillan (foot) sidelined.—
Mike Kaye
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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“Ending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ending. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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