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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
Regardless, Super Bowl 49 easily had one of the most iconic endings in NFL history.
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Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
There were no fairy-tale endings in Love Is Blind season 9, but that was four whole months ago.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 Jan. 2026
Happy endings aren’t guaranteed in sports, which makes these reunions complicated.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Look for misspellings, extra words or unfamiliar domain endings.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
And until those habits change, the endings will keep looking the same.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
But maybe Tomlin wants to take a break after all these winning seasons that have had disappointing endings.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Thomas and Scott have put together storybook endings to their college careers.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Most endings these days opt for ellipses rather than periods.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
There were no fairy-tale endings in Love Is Blind season 9, but that was four whole months ago.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 Jan. 2026
Happy endings aren’t guaranteed in sports, which makes these reunions complicated.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Look for misspellings, extra words or unfamiliar domain endings.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
And until those habits change, the endings will keep looking the same.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
But maybe Tomlin wants to take a break after all these winning seasons that have had disappointing endings.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Thomas and Scott have put together storybook endings to their college careers.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Most endings these days opt for ellipses rather than periods.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endings
Noun
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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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Weekend Update co-hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che‘s Joke Swap has become a semi-annual Saturday Night Live tradition and a highlight of NBC program’s Christmas episodes and season finales.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
21 Dec. 2025
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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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But some people with different ideological positions saw different videos, from different angles, and reached totally different conclusions about what happened — partly due to cues from political leaders.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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Though the bond was set at more than $10,000, the judge made her own conclusions.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Strahan, who was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame after a 15-year career with the Giants, recorded 141½ sacks in 216 games and is considered one of the best defensive ends of all time.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The song also has writing and production credits from Mark Sonnenblick and Ian Eisendrath, known for their work on musicals for stage and screen, and its key features — the story-forward lyrics sung mostly in English and the ascendant, spotlit hook — are built toward those ends.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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The fact that any soliloquy halts dramatic action also poses a challenge.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
15 Dec. 2025
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This week, my colleague Catherine Muccigrosso and I reported three restaurant closings — including Sycamore Brewing’s name change and what’s to come for Cavendish Brewing Company after the owner’s sudden retirement.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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What’s the plan for store closings?—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Scientists warn that climate change intensifies hazards that affect this roadway — stronger storms, higher seas and more intense wildfires — making future closures more likely along California’s iconic, 650-mile highway.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Baltimore Sun is tracking the latest forecasts, advisories, closures and emergency preparations from state and local agencies, along with how residents, businesses and institutions are responding in the wake of this weekend’s winter storm.—
Hope Hunt,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Endings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endings. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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