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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
Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
Co-owner Danielle Dore said the move ends 52 years of renting and will bring more seating, a dog-friendly patio and the same all-day breakfast focus.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2026
Powell’s term ends on Friday, with Kevin Warsh now confirmed by the Senate to take the reins.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Many employers may not yet have fully mapped where that analysis begins and ends across their hiring workflows.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
There will be time to debate his contract whenever the Sabres’ season ends.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Work that never ends On a recent Monday morning, Gonce flipped on the light in Jason’s bedroom.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 15 May 2026
The combine ends, and free agency detonates.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
That romantic comedy’s journey likely ends here in France, where the film has already opened.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
That has prompted more farms to embrace multiple business models to make ends meet.
—William Deffaa, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
Abbass plays a housewife named Aida who replies to a casting call for extras to make ends meet.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 14 May 2026
However, the newspaper reported that once officially on sale, these $2,700 tickets were limited to the 200-level sections in the corners and ends of the field.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Cut off and discard the leaves, then remove any brown spots and trim the ends.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Stuntmen who burn the candle at both ends.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Their other defensive ends — Mykel Williams, Sam Okuayinonu, Keion White and Cam Sample — combined for seven sacks last season.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Families across the country are struggling to make ends meet, while billionaires get tax breaks.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Verb
But Polis, whose final term ends early next year, will also leave office having checked off some issues that have lingered for years.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
Co-owner Danielle Dore said the move ends 52 years of renting and will bring more seating, a dog-friendly patio and the same all-day breakfast focus.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2026
Powell’s term ends on Friday, with Kevin Warsh now confirmed by the Senate to take the reins.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Many employers may not yet have fully mapped where that analysis begins and ends across their hiring workflows.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
There will be time to debate his contract whenever the Sabres’ season ends.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Work that never ends On a recent Monday morning, Gonce flipped on the light in Jason’s bedroom.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 15 May 2026
The combine ends, and free agency detonates.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
That romantic comedy’s journey likely ends here in France, where the film has already opened.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Noun
Carter was electric at both ends of the floor, leading the Aces with 27 points, shooting 13-for-16 from the field and adding eight rebounds, four assists and two steals.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
That has prompted more farms to embrace multiple business models to make ends meet.
—William Deffaa, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
Abbass plays a housewife named Aida who replies to a casting call for extras to make ends meet.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 14 May 2026
However, the newspaper reported that once officially on sale, these $2,700 tickets were limited to the 200-level sections in the corners and ends of the field.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Cut off and discard the leaves, then remove any brown spots and trim the ends.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Stuntmen who burn the candle at both ends.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Their other defensive ends — Mykel Williams, Sam Okuayinonu, Keion White and Cam Sample — combined for seven sacks last season.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Families across the country are struggling to make ends meet, while billionaires get tax breaks.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ends
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As the 2025-26 sports year concludes, fans hope stability has arrived — for real, this time — in the form of coach Kyle Whittingham.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The 2026 Cannes Film Festival kicked off on Tuesday and concludes on May 23.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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This court order temporarily stops most collection activities, including lawsuits, wage garnishments, bank levies and collection calls.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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The team stops functioning as a unit and starts behaving as a collection of individuals.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
18 May 2026
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At SeaWorld San Antonio, kids under the age of five can enjoy free, unlimited admission to SeaWorld until January 2027, plus unlimited visits to Aquatica for only $39—just be sure to register before the offer expires on May 30.—
Jessica Sulima,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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The truce, which exists in the absence of a more formal trade deal, expires in November.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Own a $1 million condo and your spouse dies?—
Greg Raiff,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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If every truth that creates legal complexity dies on contact, people stop raising anything that might trigger those functions at all.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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In sports, especially, where career timelines are often compressed, the difference between abrupt endings and seamless transitions usually comes down to this kind of enterprise mindset.—
Sandra Richards,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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This planet strips away illusions, forcing transformation through endings, intensity and uncomfortable truths.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
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Public libraries in 2025 navigated a year that saw the challenging, and banning of, thousands of books, stiffer budgetary limits and federal threats to funding.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Kang agrees, but says there are limits to what the mayor can achieve.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 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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Iran, which says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, was said to have included some nuclear concessions in its latest proposal to end the war.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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For many people, getting life insurance or disability insurance would serve similar purposes while offering greater flexibility.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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“Ends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ends. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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