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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
Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
Because the tournament is built around ritual and tradition, Marty Smith always starts and ends his Masters the same way.
—Rick Maese, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2026
If the Supreme Court rules for Louisiana and ditches Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, and ends the majority-minority district requirement, what’s your next move in Annapolis?
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
When the Boras Classic South tournament ends, the Lancers will resume Trinity League play with three games next week against JSerra.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
As spring break ends, Emmett McCullough, his wife, and their two children, ages 7 and 2, will be headed back to Queens, New York.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The convention, which will be held at the Sheraton San Diego Resort, ends Sunday.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
When remediation ends too soon, contamination often rebounds, according to DERM officials.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
What to expect as NASA mission ends Why is Charmin offering free toilet paper to the Artemis II crew?
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Patrick Dundon, JSTOR Daily, 9 Apr. 2026
Interestingly, these camps represent the opposite ends of the spectrum, ranging from more modest and traditional Japanese characteristics to wild expressionist designs that clash with the country’s collectivist ideals.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
Short-term needs swamp long-term goals Financial pressures are reshaping retirement timelines, raising the risk that more workers will need to stay employed well into their later years to make ends meet.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The towers at the opposite ends of the canyon that support the bridge’s suspension cables rise 860 feet (262 meters) and 673 feet (205 meters) above their foundations.
—Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
Clutch Player of the Year tends to go to whichever guy leads the NBA in points per minute at the ends of tight games.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The crew that launched into space on Wednesday, April 1, smiled and cheered alongside one another as their microphone floated in the air before the call went silent on both ends.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Wyatt’s record-setting season ends at 17-8-1.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Slow starts, Karl-Anthony Towns’ inconsistent offensive involvement and disjointedness on both ends of the floor have been pain points for this Knicks team all season under new head coach Mike Brown.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Willy drives it onstage through a giant door at the start and ends his life therein.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
Because the tournament is built around ritual and tradition, Marty Smith always starts and ends his Masters the same way.
—Rick Maese, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2026
If the Supreme Court rules for Louisiana and ditches Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, and ends the majority-minority district requirement, what’s your next move in Annapolis?
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
When the Boras Classic South tournament ends, the Lancers will resume Trinity League play with three games next week against JSerra.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
As spring break ends, Emmett McCullough, his wife, and their two children, ages 7 and 2, will be headed back to Queens, New York.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The convention, which will be held at the Sheraton San Diego Resort, ends Sunday.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
When remediation ends too soon, contamination often rebounds, according to DERM officials.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
What to expect as NASA mission ends Why is Charmin offering free toilet paper to the Artemis II crew?
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
Today’s writers use it to wildly different ends, from political invectives to plainspoken diaries to surreal dreamscapes.
—Patrick Dundon, JSTOR Daily, 9 Apr. 2026
Interestingly, these camps represent the opposite ends of the spectrum, ranging from more modest and traditional Japanese characteristics to wild expressionist designs that clash with the country’s collectivist ideals.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
Short-term needs swamp long-term goals Financial pressures are reshaping retirement timelines, raising the risk that more workers will need to stay employed well into their later years to make ends meet.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The towers at the opposite ends of the canyon that support the bridge’s suspension cables rise 860 feet (262 meters) and 673 feet (205 meters) above their foundations.
—Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
Clutch Player of the Year tends to go to whichever guy leads the NBA in points per minute at the ends of tight games.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The crew that launched into space on Wednesday, April 1, smiled and cheered alongside one another as their microphone floated in the air before the call went silent on both ends.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Wyatt’s record-setting season ends at 17-8-1.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Slow starts, Karl-Anthony Towns’ inconsistent offensive involvement and disjointedness on both ends of the floor have been pain points for this Knicks team all season under new head coach Mike Brown.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ends
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They must be formally submitted to the International Astronomical Union after the mission concludes.—
Ryan Brennan
April 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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That concludes today’s newsletter.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The legislation also stops courts from considering religious codes, including Islamic Sharia law, in legal cases.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The fun on 404 Day stops with Atlanta United.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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The team plans to relocate from the American Airlines Center in Victory Park once its current lease expires in five years.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Once its current six-figure contract expires in early 2027, DeBaun plans to replace Salesforce's customer relationship management (CRM) platform with a more cost-efficient AI solution.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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If the president dies, resigns, or becomes incapacitated, the vice president will serve as interim president for the remainder of the seven-year tenure.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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No baseball community dies harder, without reward, than the Rockies faithful, spring after spring.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Wrexham’s penchant for Hollywood endings means nothing can be discounted until the mathematicians say so.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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And to jump ahead, the endings are completely different.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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As data center loans increase, insurers who protect lenders if a borrower doesn’t pay, are starting to hit limits, Wolfson explained.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Authorities have put limits on the sizes of public gatherings due to ongoing missile attacks.—
Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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What's new is using criminal prosecutors for partisan purposes -- and there's no quotes about that in the case.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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For salary cap accounting purposes, this lump sum can be prorated (divided evenly) over the length of the contract to spread out the amount that counts against the cap.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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As an expert in this field, King share that for midlife women, building strength comes down to three core tips.—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
10 Apr. 2026
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Our experts provide valuable tips on how to consume flaxseeds, including home grinding techniques and storage solutions to keep them fresh.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Ends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ends. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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