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as in finales
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 cessations
the stopping of a process or activity
the best part about any dental procedure is its ending
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Recent Examples of endings
Whereas a total solar eclipse is often associated with clean breaks or definitive endings, an annular eclipse often points to processes that unfold in stages.
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Christina Pérez, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
Astronomers are used to dramatic endings.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
Relationship endings are possible under this influence — don’t insist on forcing a connection that’s trying to fade.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Obviously, readers might see romance novels as unrealistic, the men too perfect, the endings too ideal.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Most of the time, breakups are supposed to be clean-cut endings—no second thoughts, no leftover feelings, and generally, no contact.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 9 Feb. 2026
Even for those who are perfectly cast for Disney endings.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
There are five other Bridgerton siblings destined for happy endings.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
There’s something comforting about returning to the films that made the genre so beloved in the first place, where misunderstandings feel harmless and happy endings are practically guaranteed.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Christina Pérez, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
Astronomers are used to dramatic endings.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
Relationship endings are possible under this influence — don’t insist on forcing a connection that’s trying to fade.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Obviously, readers might see romance novels as unrealistic, the men too perfect, the endings too ideal.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Most of the time, breakups are supposed to be clean-cut endings—no second thoughts, no leftover feelings, and generally, no contact.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 9 Feb. 2026
Even for those who are perfectly cast for Disney endings.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
There are five other Bridgerton siblings destined for happy endings.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
There’s something comforting about returning to the films that made the genre so beloved in the first place, where misunderstandings feel harmless and happy endings are practically guaranteed.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endings
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Se fue a los 17 años a Estados Unidos a trabajar y nunca volvió a vivir en Puerto Rico, aunque siempre nos visitaba a finales de enero o principios de febrero y se quedaba en casa.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
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Survivor's live finales used to be a staple of the series, but the tradition stopped during the pandemic, per Entertainment Weekly.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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Temporary cessations of hostility, but no permanent closing of the moral and social divide between debtor and creditor, and no giving up on the thought that some lives matter more than others.—
Henry Freedland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes the conflicts reach logical conclusions within 30 minutes, while other times episodes just stop because life, kids, is often inconclusive.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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The coroner is expected to deliver their conclusions in the matter on Wednesday.—
David Matthews,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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But the characters are expressive, and the medium is used to unreal ends, which is, after all, what cartoons are good for.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Guards Naomi Panganiban and Natalia Martinez triggered runs at the ends of both halves Wednesday night at Viejas Arena as San Diego State’s women’s team defeated UNLV 80-62 to widen the Aztecs’ lead in the Mountain West Conference race to three games with four games to play.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Full moons are culminations — don’t forget to pause and see what’s already come full circle before rushing into more.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
28 Nov. 2025
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The abrupt disruption resulted in chip shortages and production halts at several automakers.—
Sarah Jacob,
Bloomberg,
14 Jan. 2026
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Conflict in Yemen has prompted air traffic halts — leaving about 600 tourists stranded on a remote island.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Saks Global, in its initial round of luxury store closings in bankruptcy, said on Tuesday that eight Saks Fifth Avenue’s stores would also go dark around April.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Traffic jams and street closings Miami Beach police will be working key corridors to manage traffic flow, ease congestion and give tickets for violations.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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There also are no school closures in the current budget plan despite an enrollment decline from nearly 500,000 in 2018-19, just before the COVID-19 pandemic, to about 390,000 this year.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Major highways — including long stretches of I‑80 — have also been closed, with widespread chain controls, flight cancellations, and school closures across parts of the Sierra and western Nevada.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Endings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endings. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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