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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
John Towfighi, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
The deal ends a legal dispute that began last year when Attorney General Dave Yost sued the school to block the potential sale of books and rare manuscripts from HUC's Klau Library.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
In a way, the film is the story of a person who starts as a movie star and ends as a human being.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
For some, this marks where Europe ends and the East begins.
—Michele Crestani, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The deadly incident came on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar which ends later today, as people gathered at an Orthodox synagogue.
—Michael Dorgan , Simon Owen, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Losing streak ends Stellantis' 6% gain in the third quarter marks the company's first positive sales quarter in nearly two years.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The appointment ends a three-month mayoral vacancy that has been hampering efforts to repair the city's aging, leak-prone water system.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2025
With a pocket rescission, the fiscal year ends before the 45 days are up.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Marner, like Eichel, is an all-around threat who can be counted on to go head-to-head with the opponent’s best in all situations on both ends of the ice.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
African ancestry is found at both ends of the social spectrum and in the east and west of England.
—Duncan Sayer, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
Even crows craft tools, bending twigs to similar ends.
—Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Pluto retrograde ends and Pluto stations direct in Aquarius.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Between these two ends, energy could hop site by site.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
The crux of the problem is that most Miamians can barely make ends meet.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
The leather straps for restraining limbs are still there on opposite ends underneath stacks of paper.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
The crucial monthly jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics was not published Friday and is among the data that will be delayed at least until the government shutdown ends.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
The deal ends a legal dispute that began last year when Attorney General Dave Yost sued the school to block the potential sale of books and rare manuscripts from HUC's Klau Library.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
In a way, the film is the story of a person who starts as a movie star and ends as a human being.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
For some, this marks where Europe ends and the East begins.
—Michele Crestani, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The deadly incident came on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar which ends later today, as people gathered at an Orthodox synagogue.
—Michael Dorgan , Simon Owen, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Losing streak ends Stellantis' 6% gain in the third quarter marks the company's first positive sales quarter in nearly two years.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The appointment ends a three-month mayoral vacancy that has been hampering efforts to repair the city's aging, leak-prone water system.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2025
With a pocket rescission, the fiscal year ends before the 45 days are up.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
And for a subtle mix of colors, choose dahlias of the same gradient—dahlias with purple centers and white tips are common, as are fiery red dahlias that turn yellow at the ends of their petals.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Marner, like Eichel, is an all-around threat who can be counted on to go head-to-head with the opponent’s best in all situations on both ends of the ice.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
African ancestry is found at both ends of the social spectrum and in the east and west of England.
—Duncan Sayer, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
Even crows craft tools, bending twigs to similar ends.
—Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Pluto retrograde ends and Pluto stations direct in Aquarius.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Between these two ends, energy could hop site by site.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
The crux of the problem is that most Miamians can barely make ends meet.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
The leather straps for restraining limbs are still there on opposite ends underneath stacks of paper.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ends
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This lease is intended to give the company the opportunity to establish a strong presence in the market, and the goal is to secure a permanent location once the residency concludes.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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The career-spanning anthology includes the first-ever reissue of their 1973 debut single and concludes with a live recording the final song Lee, Lifeson and Peart played together during the 2015 R40 Tour closer at The Forum.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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The breakthrough centers on a one-atom-thick filter that stops sulfur chains from clogging up the battery.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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My colleague Hannah Pinski hit the road late last week for a couple campaign stops for Massie alongside Paul, his ally in the Senate.—
Lucas Aulbach,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The temporary restraining order expires in 14 days, but the state plans to request an extension, Rayfield said.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Dallas Stars are considering a move outside city limits when their lease at American Airlines Center expires in 2031.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Renowned conservationist Jane Goodall dies Jane Goodall, the British primatologist and conservationist best known for her intimate studies of chimpanzees, died aged 91.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement In the quest to lure out Iblis, Khalid kills Ka-young’s grandmother, who dies protecting Min-ji.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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This is a month of potent endings but also powerful beginnings.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Eclipses—rare single-day astrological events that signal dramatic beginnings and endings—surround significant moments in the house of Dior’s 78-year history.—
Maya AlZaben,
Vogue,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For instance, no player can represent more than 20% of his team’s overall cap, whereas the NBA maximum is 35% and MLB and the NFL have no limits on individual salaries.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The filing argues that the deployment violates local sovereignty and constitutional limits on the use of military force in domestic law enforcement.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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While the Sixers theoretically have four centers, one is the brittle Joel Embiid, two are youngsters who haven’t clearly established themselves yet (Adem Bona and Johni Broome) and the other is a near-the-end Andre Drummond, who might also be traded for tax purposes.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Antoni, a former Heritage Foundation economist, had come under fire for his history of social media posts that used economic stats for partisan purposes, sexist remarks, and insults targeting gay TV anchors.—
Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Here are 7 foods that deliver more vitamin K than kale, plus tips for how to include them in your diet.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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Originally launched as Write-minded in 2018, this is a weekly writing podcast that focuses on memoir and personal writing, as well as industry trends and tips and resources for writers and authors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Ends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ends. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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