1
as in concludes
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
let's end the meeting with a short prayer
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in expires
to come to an end
a book so good that you hate to see it end
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in dies
to stop living
a great general, who ended on the field of battle
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in endings
the stopping of a process or activity
the end of hostilities brought general rejoicing
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in purposes
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
in this case the ends definitely do not justify the means
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
6
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
7
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
8
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
9
as in portions
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
keep up your end of the bargain
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ends
Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The Atlanta Braves have a difficult decision to make with manager Brian Snitker once the season ends.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Without spoiling anyone’s fate, suffice to say the movie ends on a cliffhanger, as a favorite character teeters between life and death.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Daylight saving time ends (slightly) earlier in 2025.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
After all, the line between Bachelor Nation star and influencer is already blurry, as many of them turn to content creation after the series ends.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Shop them in 10 different colors before the deal ends.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
Part 1 ends on several salacious (and bloody) cliffhangers.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
By the time the film ends, we are treated to the whole fireworks display.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2025
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Jenkins, a former Brevard County school board member and speech pathologist, released a launch video casting herself as a fighter for working families, drawing on her own experience working multiple jobs to make ends meet.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Try out different values at the extreme ends of the uncertainty range.
—Eric Siegel, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The perfectly imperfect artsy-meets-preppy plait was secured with elastics at both the base and the ends, because who has time to do the whole hair-wrapping thing?
—Marci Robin, Allure, 10 Sep. 2025
Aniston’s new haircut incorporates more length and less volume, features a sleek root base, and focuses on the feathery, flicked ends of the original cut.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
The unrest started in early September, when a group of young Nepalis, fed up with seeing politicians’ children posting about their designer handbags and luxury travel while most people struggle to make ends meet, organized a peaceful protest.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Every facet of their color technique, from dark brown roots to honey-blond ends, was identical.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Providers say they were left stranded, unable to get timely help and forced to make ends meet without the necessary funds.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Sources said Bessent is waiting to interview current Fed members until after the blackout period surrounding next week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting ends.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The Atlanta Braves have a difficult decision to make with manager Brian Snitker once the season ends.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Without spoiling anyone’s fate, suffice to say the movie ends on a cliffhanger, as a favorite character teeters between life and death.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Daylight saving time ends (slightly) earlier in 2025.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
After all, the line between Bachelor Nation star and influencer is already blurry, as many of them turn to content creation after the series ends.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Shop them in 10 different colors before the deal ends.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
Part 1 ends on several salacious (and bloody) cliffhangers.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
By the time the film ends, we are treated to the whole fireworks display.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
According to Typology, apply a quarter-size amount, lather from root to ends, and massage into scalp.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Jenkins, a former Brevard County school board member and speech pathologist, released a launch video casting herself as a fighter for working families, drawing on her own experience working multiple jobs to make ends meet.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Try out different values at the extreme ends of the uncertainty range.
—Eric Siegel, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The perfectly imperfect artsy-meets-preppy plait was secured with elastics at both the base and the ends, because who has time to do the whole hair-wrapping thing?
—Marci Robin, Allure, 10 Sep. 2025
Aniston’s new haircut incorporates more length and less volume, features a sleek root base, and focuses on the feathery, flicked ends of the original cut.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
The unrest started in early September, when a group of young Nepalis, fed up with seeing politicians’ children posting about their designer handbags and luxury travel while most people struggle to make ends meet, organized a peaceful protest.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Every facet of their color technique, from dark brown roots to honey-blond ends, was identical.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Providers say they were left stranded, unable to get timely help and forced to make ends meet without the necessary funds.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ends
Verb
-
The report concludes that North Korea is far from adhering to its obligations under international law.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
-
Thursday’s report concludes the investigation into the collision between a Bell 407, on a helicopter coordinator training flight, and a Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane helitanker during a 2023 wildfire near Cabazon, California.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
When policy, innovation, and business insight align, CCU stops being a piece of green rhetoric and becomes good business.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
-
The buck stops with the humans.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Snag one for $14 before the overstock deal expires.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
-
The offer for the Google AI for Education Accelerator expires October 6.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
If the lipids oxidize after the plant dies, much of the benefit could vanish.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
-
When a member of Congress dies, flags are lowered on the day of death and the following day.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Although the show is based on the books, Han, who is also showrunner on the series, has teased that the endings may not be the same.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
-
There are hot seats and there are inevitabilities, unhappy endings to would-be fairy tales.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Broader Implications For Employees The decision underscores limits on OPM's authority.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
-
Start with more manageable aspects of online safety when kids are younger, like disabling direct messages and limits on screen time, and build your way towards topics that will require a nuanced understanding of social dynamics online.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Since late last year, China has ramped up its restrictions on exports of rare earths, even demanding proof that they will not be used for military purposes.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
-
Thanks to Hobby Japan for sending over this toy and its option parts set for the purposes of this review.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
When Leonora slumps against tins of asparagus tips and white peaches in her larder, the moment of collapse is close to unbearable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
-
Still eager for more hoodie styling tips?—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Ends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ends. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share