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
Judy Berman, Time, 29 May 2026
So no, Deborah was never going to die, and there were never any alternate endings beyond what wound up on screen.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 May 2026
Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 2 June 2026
Second baseman Hao-Yu Lee mishandled a Yandy Diaz grounder that could have been an inning-ending double play.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2026
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Noun
As the creators have said, Deborah and Ava’s ending was part of their initial pitch to HBO Max for Hacks.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 May 2026
So no, Deborah was never going to die, and there were never any alternate endings beyond what wound up on screen.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 May 2026
Verb
The play of Vasquez Duran and Sandoval on defense has allowed Arleta to win six straight games, which included ending the regular season with victories against Valley Mission League rivals Sun Valley Poly and San Fernando.
—Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 2 June 2026
Second baseman Hao-Yu Lee mishandled a Yandy Diaz grounder that could have been an inning-ending double play.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ending
Noun
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Photographs at either end offer a palpable glimpse into the building's former life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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My own book details the consequential events at a place called Fort Monroe in Virginia that led directly to Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and the end of American slavery.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The idea is that those first steps would create space for gradual deescalation and an effective cessation of hostilities.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Complete smoking cessation should remain the goal.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Verb
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But the Goldeneyes struggled in their inaugural season, finishing sixth in the league standings.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Following his time in Sacramento, Adelman coached the Houston Rockets and the Minnesota Timberwolves, finishing his coaching career after the 2013-14 season with a 1,042-749 record in 23 seasons.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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The latest the series can end is June 17; the shield stopping him from answering questions — not just about his past, but his present and future — is likely to stay in place.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Texas is split down the middle on which issue should take priority — stopping voter fraud or preventing eligible citizens from being turned away at the ballot box — as a poll shows the split is not a sign of moderation but of deep partisan polarization.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Require employees to evaluate counter-arguments and alternative perspectives before concluding.—
Chris Rosenberg,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The parade began at the Davie Fire Administration building, moving east along Orange Drive before concluding at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds.—
Scott Luxor,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Far from being a dying way of life, as many people think, the Amish population is growing rapidly — doubling roughly every 20 years.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
3 June 2026
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Their mother, whom Jerry has been looking after, is dying, and there are medical bills that need to be straightened out.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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
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The officials spoke for roughly two hours, according to a person familiar with the matter, but no announcement has been made since the meeting’s conclusion earlier today.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Ultimately, the employee retired before the case's conclusion.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Ending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ending. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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