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as in concludes
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 stops
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 expires
to come to an end
a book so good that you hate to see it end
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as in dies
to stop living
a great general, who ended on the field of battle
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as in endings
the stopping of a process or activity
the end of hostilities brought general rejoicing
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as in limits
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
I'm at the end of my patience with these little brats
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as in remainders
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value
a couple of ends of wallpaper were all that was left after we finished papering the room
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as in purposes
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
in this case the ends definitely do not justify the means
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as in closes
the last part of a process or action
the war wasn't yet over, but we were definitely at the beginning of the end
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as in edges
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the ends of his shirt cuffs were badly frayed
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as in fates
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
Henry Hudson and eight others were set adrift in the bay in a small boat, and how they met their end is unknown
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as in portions
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
keep up your end of the bargain
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Recent Examples of ends
Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Using Kérastase’s Gloss Absolu Glaze Drops, the artist gave her wavy ends a glass-like finish.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Although experts encourage families to enroll their children in lessons year-round, summer is the busiest season for swim lessons after the traditional school year ends, said Sara Russell, Texas regional manager of Aqua-Tots Swim Schools.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2026
Paton, 52, was in Peru with his wife to hike the Inca Trail, a popular route that ends at Machu Picchu, a citadel built by the Incas in the 15th century.
—Sam Peters, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Breakup travel is emerging as a growing branch of wellness tourism, with heartbroken travelers booking solo trips, retreats and restorative getaways to create emotional distance and reset after a relationship ends.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2026
Dennis is meanwhile back at home, probably glowering, knowing again how this story ends.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
When a workplace relationship ends poorly or becomes entangled with a complaint, employers might reassess roles, expectations or oversight.
—William Phillips, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The combine ends, and free agency detonates.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
That has prompted more farms to embrace multiple business models to make ends meet.
—William Deffaa, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
Abbass plays a housewife named Aida who replies to a casting call for extras to make ends meet.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 14 May 2026
However, the newspaper reported that once officially on sale, these $2,700 tickets were limited to the 200-level sections in the corners and ends of the field.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Cut off and discard the leaves, then remove any brown spots and trim the ends.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Stuntmen who burn the candle at both ends.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Their other defensive ends — Mykel Williams, Sam Okuayinonu, Keion White and Cam Sample — combined for seven sacks last season.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Families across the country are struggling to make ends meet, while billionaires get tax breaks.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Verb
The festival ends Saturday with the presentation of the Palme d’Or and the rest of the awards.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Using Kérastase’s Gloss Absolu Glaze Drops, the artist gave her wavy ends a glass-like finish.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Although experts encourage families to enroll their children in lessons year-round, summer is the busiest season for swim lessons after the traditional school year ends, said Sara Russell, Texas regional manager of Aqua-Tots Swim Schools.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2026
Paton, 52, was in Peru with his wife to hike the Inca Trail, a popular route that ends at Machu Picchu, a citadel built by the Incas in the 15th century.
—Sam Peters, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Breakup travel is emerging as a growing branch of wellness tourism, with heartbroken travelers booking solo trips, retreats and restorative getaways to create emotional distance and reset after a relationship ends.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2026
Dennis is meanwhile back at home, probably glowering, knowing again how this story ends.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
When a workplace relationship ends poorly or becomes entangled with a complaint, employers might reassess roles, expectations or oversight.
—William Phillips, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The combine ends, and free agency detonates.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
Noun
Carter was electric at both ends of the floor, leading the Aces with 27 points, shooting 13-for-16 from the field and adding eight rebounds, four assists and two steals.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
That has prompted more farms to embrace multiple business models to make ends meet.
—William Deffaa, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
Abbass plays a housewife named Aida who replies to a casting call for extras to make ends meet.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 14 May 2026
However, the newspaper reported that once officially on sale, these $2,700 tickets were limited to the 200-level sections in the corners and ends of the field.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Cut off and discard the leaves, then remove any brown spots and trim the ends.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Stuntmen who burn the candle at both ends.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Their other defensive ends — Mykel Williams, Sam Okuayinonu, Keion White and Cam Sample — combined for seven sacks last season.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Families across the country are struggling to make ends meet, while billionaires get tax breaks.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ends
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The 2026 Cannes Film Festival kicked off on May 12 and concludes on Saturday.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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The service concludes with the playing of taps.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
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This court order temporarily stops most collection activities, including lawsuits, wage garnishments, bank levies and collection calls.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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The team stops functioning as a unit and starts behaving as a collection of individuals.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
18 May 2026
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He’s expected to re-sign with the Hawks this offseason as his entry-level contract expires.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Alexia Putellas has won more trophies for Barcelona than any other player in club history, male or female, and her contract expires this summer.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Here’s what experts say ‘Survivor’s penalty’ can affect retirees after a spouse dies.—
Charlotte Morabito,
CNBC,
23 May 2026
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Death Doesn’t Cancel Income Tax Obligations or Debts One common misconception is that tax problems disappear when someone dies.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Noun
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This Emmys season is more focused on endings than beginnings.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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Otherwise, many of the endings here are frustratingly predictable.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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Work was still being done on the open casino floor, which was off limits even for photography but is expected to accommodate around 1,200 people actively engaged in slot machines or table games.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Yet those strengths can also become limits when the problem increasingly depends on how other actors in the ecosystem move.—
Henrik Totterman,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
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The best-case scenario would be for the Lakers’ remainders to extend the best-of-seven series with the Rockets long enough for Doncic and Reaves to rejoin LeBron James in that Big Three, either at the end of this series or the start of the next one.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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Iran, which says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, was said to have included some nuclear concessions in its latest proposal to end the war.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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For many people, getting life insurance or disability insurance would serve similar purposes while offering greater flexibility.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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“Ends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ends. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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