1
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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3
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
Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Other signs of unseasoned wood are bark that is tightly attached and a wet, fresh-looking center with lighter and drier looking wood near the edges or ends.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Shop the best last-chance deals before the sale ends, starting at just $14.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Where the Y’all Street sidewalk ends The Goldman Sachs campus touted by Johnson, an 800,000-square-foot development that will house 5,000 workers, sits just northwest of the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Look at how this possession ends — with a hard closeout from Shead on Charlotte’s rookie sensation Kon Knueppel, which forces him into a difficult 3-pointer at the buzzer.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Newsom’s budget proposal ends Medi-Cal coverage, except in cases of emergencies and pregnancies, for a group of immigrants that includes refugees, asylees and others.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Now Miami ends the season, one way or the other, at home in the championship game.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
But Duffy said air traffic controllers probably wouldn’t return to work right away, even if the shutdown ends.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Armin Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
The company’s latest model, the Saros Rover, comes with two articulated legs with wheels at their ends.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
To keep a tension rod from slipping, look for rods that have rubber stoppers on the ends or that come with sticky wall brackets.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
One-third of Americans rely on their tax refund to make ends meet, according to a survey by Credit Karma, which provides credit score information.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
The high intensity on both ends of the floor requires an incredible amount of energy and focus.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Frances Manby, last Viscountess of Montagu, allegedly owned the tiara’s ends.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Her strands were smoothed close to the scalp with a soft curve at the ends, creating effortless movement and shine.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 8 Jan. 2026
With her hair tied in a bun in the back of her head, Stewart’s choppy bangs took center stage next to Elle Fanning’s and Renate Reinsve’s pristine slick-backs; the ends falling unevenly on her forehead, with longer strands tickling her ears.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
If the state ends HHAP, the county hopes to find other sources of revenue to fund the shelters and other homeless programs, either from the general fund or elsewhere, said Kim Nava, a county spokesperson.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Other signs of unseasoned wood are bark that is tightly attached and a wet, fresh-looking center with lighter and drier looking wood near the edges or ends.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Shop the best last-chance deals before the sale ends, starting at just $14.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Where the Y’all Street sidewalk ends The Goldman Sachs campus touted by Johnson, an 800,000-square-foot development that will house 5,000 workers, sits just northwest of the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Look at how this possession ends — with a hard closeout from Shead on Charlotte’s rookie sensation Kon Knueppel, which forces him into a difficult 3-pointer at the buzzer.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Newsom’s budget proposal ends Medi-Cal coverage, except in cases of emergencies and pregnancies, for a group of immigrants that includes refugees, asylees and others.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Now Miami ends the season, one way or the other, at home in the championship game.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
But Duffy said air traffic controllers probably wouldn’t return to work right away, even if the shutdown ends.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
Bowie set his sights on the ends of the observable universe, and on places even darker.
—Armin Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
The company’s latest model, the Saros Rover, comes with two articulated legs with wheels at their ends.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
To keep a tension rod from slipping, look for rods that have rubber stoppers on the ends or that come with sticky wall brackets.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
One-third of Americans rely on their tax refund to make ends meet, according to a survey by Credit Karma, which provides credit score information.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
The high intensity on both ends of the floor requires an incredible amount of energy and focus.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Frances Manby, last Viscountess of Montagu, allegedly owned the tiara’s ends.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Her strands were smoothed close to the scalp with a soft curve at the ends, creating effortless movement and shine.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 8 Jan. 2026
With her hair tied in a bun in the back of her head, Stewart’s choppy bangs took center stage next to Elle Fanning’s and Renate Reinsve’s pristine slick-backs; the ends falling unevenly on her forehead, with longer strands tickling her ears.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ends
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That concludes today’s newsletter.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Per the civil suit, the first group would automatically receive payments within 90 days, while the second group will need to complete a form once the initial payout period concludes.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Jan. 2026
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The team that stops the run and mitigates mistakes will win this one.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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The group stops to talk to one who took a fall while riding his bike in his neighborhood.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Both are widely respected, but Sky News has been loss-making for years and its current funding guarantee from Comcast — one of the stipulations of the 2018 deal — expires in 2028.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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The current deal expires on May 1, 2026.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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It’s estimated that one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease in the US.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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When Nora and Agnes’ mother dies, the siblings gather friends and loved ones in the home for a memorial.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Janus is the Roman god of doorways, beginnings and endings, and transitions.—
Gwen Faulkenberry,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Aside from the characters’ happy endings, many of the Conformity Gate clues appear in the finale’s graduation scene.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Note that this bag is larger than most of the others on this list, and may not fit in the overhead bin on all airlines—always be sure to check your airline’s baggage limits directly!—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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But studies also found that within a few years the vast majority of seafood caught off the Northeast Coast of Japan was below Japan’s strict radiation limits.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Marvel has publicly acknowledged that the studio's productions often scan actors' bodies, though the scans are generally only used for visual effects purposes rather than storing actors' likenesses for future projects.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Anonymous tips can be offered by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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The commission primarily opens inquiries in response to tips – and bigger investigations can often take years to complete.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Ends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ends. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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