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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
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
Melissa Willets, Parents, 15 Jan. 2026
Adelman brought him back into the game while looking for a spark at both ends after New Orleans went on an 8-0 run to take a 100-94 lead.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Elle Fanning adds a slight wave to her hair with the ends softly rolled under to glam-up a blunt bob.
—Elise Tabin, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
When one podcast famous for being recorded in a garage ends (WTF With Marc Maron), another rises.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
New hire Pumpkin questions their sisterhood, forcing them to confront inner darkness or meet violent ends.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 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
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
Helping in the formation of red and white blood cells and platelets in the bone marrow at the ends of the bones.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 15 Jan. 2026
Adelman brought him back into the game while looking for a spark at both ends after New Orleans went on an 8-0 run to take a 100-94 lead.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Elle Fanning adds a slight wave to her hair with the ends softly rolled under to glam-up a blunt bob.
—Elise Tabin, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
When one podcast famous for being recorded in a garage ends (WTF With Marc Maron), another rises.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
New hire Pumpkin questions their sisterhood, forcing them to confront inner darkness or meet violent ends.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ends
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Randall will be transported to Sacramento County once his federal case concludes.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The announcement concludes a two-month search following the unexpected departure of Haley Carter, the previous VP of Soccer Operations & General Manager, who left the club in November to join fellow NWSL side Washington Spirit.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 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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The tender offer was extended once and now expires on January 21.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
12 Jan. 2026
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Powell’s term as a governor on the Fed Board expires at the end of January 2028.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
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And if the giver dies during the five-year period, some of the gift will be added back into their estate.—
Liz Weston,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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First, Monty Miller (a suave, anguished Jon Hamm), Tommy’s lifelong friend and billionaire founder of M-Tex, dies suddenly, but not before naming the fixer as the new company president.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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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
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Thomas and Scott have put together storybook endings to their college careers.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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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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Sign up for our free daily newsletter for the latest decor ideas, designer tips, and more!—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
16 Jan. 2026
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Safety, wild animal management tips Here are a few things to keep in mind about safety and humane hazing when encountering wildlife, according to experts.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Ends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ends. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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