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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
Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
These individuals excel at visibility, strategy decks and company-wide communications, but their actual influence ends just at the cusp of acting on it.
—Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The video ends after the man exits the train and sits on a bench on a platform.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
Anyway, all is well that ends well.
—Zach Dean, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Prices start at $16, but don’t wait to shop—the sale ends Monday, June 15.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
Baltimore's curfew begins on the Friday after Memorial Day and ends on the last Sunday in August.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 12 June 2026
While the movie ends on a bit of a cliffhanger, Spielberg doesn't often work on sequels.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The ticket request period ends June 7, at which point Ticketmaster will begin to process requests and notify recipients.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
But Karaban is known as a winning basketball player who can contribute on both ends of the court, and is likely more ready to contribute productive minutes in the NBA than the younger prospects in the Heat’s range.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Susan Oludele, a braider in New York City and Los Angeles, likes to wrap the ends of her client’s cornrows into pinwheels to create Koroba braids (a style with Nigerian roots).
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026
The researchers used a thin layer of honey to attach ultrasonic transmitters and sensors to the ends of the rods.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2026
In the original plans, the east and west ends of South Park (now Jackson and Washington parks, respectively) were meant to be connected to Lake Michigan via long canal that would allow boaters to get from the lake to the lagoons in what is now Washington Park.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Virgin-Morgan returns as one of the premier defenders in the new Pac-12 Conference, while defensive ends like senior Max Stege and redshirt sophomore Roman Caywood will look to take big steps forward.
—Shaun Goodwin
june 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
So Dubowitz and his allies came to believe that military force would accomplish their ends.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
My colleagues needed their jobs to make ends meet.
—Ann Larson, Time, 11 June 2026
Verb
Chakraborty’s Obie-winning turn anchors the show with maternal rigor and restraint, as mother and son test how art might brace a fragile heart; the brief run ends Saturday.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
These individuals excel at visibility, strategy decks and company-wide communications, but their actual influence ends just at the cusp of acting on it.
—Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The video ends after the man exits the train and sits on a bench on a platform.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
Anyway, all is well that ends well.
—Zach Dean, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Prices start at $16, but don’t wait to shop—the sale ends Monday, June 15.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
Baltimore's curfew begins on the Friday after Memorial Day and ends on the last Sunday in August.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 12 June 2026
While the movie ends on a bit of a cliffhanger, Spielberg doesn't often work on sequels.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The ticket request period ends June 7, at which point Ticketmaster will begin to process requests and notify recipients.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Noun
The 6-6 playmaker displayed his versatility on both ends, knocking down shots, creating for teammates and making an impact defensively against top competition from around the world.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
But Karaban is known as a winning basketball player who can contribute on both ends of the court, and is likely more ready to contribute productive minutes in the NBA than the younger prospects in the Heat’s range.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Susan Oludele, a braider in New York City and Los Angeles, likes to wrap the ends of her client’s cornrows into pinwheels to create Koroba braids (a style with Nigerian roots).
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026
The researchers used a thin layer of honey to attach ultrasonic transmitters and sensors to the ends of the rods.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2026
In the original plans, the east and west ends of South Park (now Jackson and Washington parks, respectively) were meant to be connected to Lake Michigan via long canal that would allow boaters to get from the lake to the lagoons in what is now Washington Park.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Virgin-Morgan returns as one of the premier defenders in the new Pac-12 Conference, while defensive ends like senior Max Stege and redshirt sophomore Roman Caywood will look to take big steps forward.
—Shaun Goodwin
june 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
So Dubowitz and his allies came to believe that military force would accomplish their ends.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
My colleagues needed their jobs to make ends meet.
—Ann Larson, Time, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ends
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Live coverage on Fox News Channel kicks off Wednesday, June 24th and concludes on Sunday, July 5th, with correspondents and anchors stationed at the National Mall, Liberty State Park, Philadelphia, Mount Rushmore and Teddy Roosevelt’s Presidential Library, among others venues.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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The study concludes that continued monitoring and removal efforts will be necessary to prevent further expansion into sensitive ecosystems.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The closest Metra stops to the Obama Presidential Center are on the Metra Electric Line, which also makes stops at McCormick Place and Millennium Park.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Yamal stops at Walmart before the World Cup.—
Alex Connor,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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What happens if Section 702 expires?—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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That vote is expected to take place before the end of June, as the guild’s current contract expires June 30.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
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The funds, which are repaid when the homeowner dies or permanently moves out of the home, can also be used for virtually any purpose, including medical expenses, home improvements, debt repayment or supplementing retirement income.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Furthermore, if a woman’s legal husband dies, in most states she is entitled to a marital share of his assets, regardless of his will.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Parents are choosing names with softer sounds and vowel endings such as Alonso, Ilyas, Amos, and Lennon for boys, and Rhea, Rosalina, Aura, Ines, and Zeina for girls.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The end of Dexter is so widely hated that it’s considered by many to be among the worst TV show endings ever.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
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While many countries have limits on immigration, none has ever voted to limit its population, Swiss experts say.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Villanova would toss the Owls aside by 20 for its 22nd consecutive win against their Philly opponents, a walkover victory that barely moved the needle anywhere outside of the city limits.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 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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The Supreme Court decided in 2014 that inherited IRAs do not qualify as retirement funds for purposes of federal bankruptcy protection, as beneficiaries cannot make new contributions and are often required to take distributions from the account.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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While municipalities may authorize certain vehicle assignments or equipment for operational purposes, local policies do not supersede state law.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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“Ends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ends. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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