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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
Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
The Heat then ends the trip on Wednesday against the Nuggets in Denver.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
This clause makes Xavier eligible to compete again for other promotions just after his non-compete period ends.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
When the government shutdown ends, or if a temporary solution comes to provide assistance to SNAP recipients, that doesn’t mean food benefits would return immediately.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
This means that all federal workers, including military members, will receive retroactive pay after the shutdown ends for any time worked during the lapse that they weren't paid for.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Given King’s deal with CBS Mornings ends next year, there has been growing speculation about her future with the network.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
Gabbriette got a head start on Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, festivities, cohosting a party with Don Julio Tequila on Thursday night to honor the holiday, which kicks off Saturday and ends on Sunday.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Those still working include custodial staff, law enforcement and fire safety, all unpaid until the shutdown ends.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Jakob Roze, Health, 31 Oct. 2025
Curtis and Kirk were indeed to be found on opposite ends of virtually every hot-button cultural issue on which the latter made his name as a debater and provocateur.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Natalie Folino is making ends meet for her family.
—Bonny Chu , Lorraine Taylor, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Separate the inner stalks and trim off the fibrous ends.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
More than 20% reported skipping meals entirely to make ends meet.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
The bell maker near the Corgemont office, Foundry Blondeaux, is Omega Timing’s official partner for the bells Olympic skiers ring at the ends of their races.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
After shampooing, work it through the scalp to the ends and leave on for two to five minutes weekly to remove yellow tones, enhance color, and neutralize very light blonde to blonde hair.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
Many lodging sites are located along M-28 on both ends of the city.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Both ends of the leash will simply enjoy having people pet the therapy dog, chat with the handler, try to calm their nerves before running their big race, and, hopefully, have a significant, measurable feeling of relaxation.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
The Heat then ends the trip on Wednesday against the Nuggets in Denver.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
This clause makes Xavier eligible to compete again for other promotions just after his non-compete period ends.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
When the government shutdown ends, or if a temporary solution comes to provide assistance to SNAP recipients, that doesn’t mean food benefits would return immediately.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
This means that all federal workers, including military members, will receive retroactive pay after the shutdown ends for any time worked during the lapse that they weren't paid for.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Given King’s deal with CBS Mornings ends next year, there has been growing speculation about her future with the network.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
Gabbriette got a head start on Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, festivities, cohosting a party with Don Julio Tequila on Thursday night to honor the holiday, which kicks off Saturday and ends on Sunday.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Those still working include custodial staff, law enforcement and fire safety, all unpaid until the shutdown ends.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that occurs when the cartilage that cushions the ends of bones breaks down over time.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 31 Oct. 2025
Curtis and Kirk were indeed to be found on opposite ends of virtually every hot-button cultural issue on which the latter made his name as a debater and provocateur.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Natalie Folino is making ends meet for her family.
—Bonny Chu , Lorraine Taylor, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Separate the inner stalks and trim off the fibrous ends.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
More than 20% reported skipping meals entirely to make ends meet.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
The bell maker near the Corgemont office, Foundry Blondeaux, is Omega Timing’s official partner for the bells Olympic skiers ring at the ends of their races.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
After shampooing, work it through the scalp to the ends and leave on for two to five minutes weekly to remove yellow tones, enhance color, and neutralize very light blonde to blonde hair.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
Many lodging sites are located along M-28 on both ends of the city.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ends
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When the investigation concludes, the DA's office will present the findings to a grand jury to determine whether charges will be filed.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The three major indexes are still all tracking to end the month — which concludes with today’s closing bell — in the green.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Still, this has always been a very personal conflict between Yennefer and Vilgefortz, which is why Vilgefortz finally stops letting his minions do all the fighting and jumps through the portal himself.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Your insides become weightless, like when a fast elevator suddenly stops, or a plane drops from turbulence.—
Stephanie Land,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Even if the tenant had a long-term lease, the estate is still legally responsible for the rent until the lease expires.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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The retailer's most popular coupon, the 20% Big Blue coupon, which never expires, also remains valid.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Steven Spielberg saw the original cut of the film prior to its release in which Katie dies, and convinced Peli to reshoot the more ominous ending where Featherston simply goes missing.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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While some tests can provide hints that someone has the condition, CTE can only be definitively diagnosed after a person dies and researchers can physically examine that person’s brain, Crary said.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In The Gallery, in the 2021 version, there were six different endings.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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The CtrlMovie system allows for both single- and multi-player decision-making that allows for different endings based on participants’ choices.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Crosby and Simmons, among the best players at their respective positions, were off limits in trade talks.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement Group Therapy For now, the agents are still grappling with their limits.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These innovations can be used for a variety of purposes, including assisting humans with tasks, conducting research, or performing dangerous or tedious jobs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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The current policy, last revised in 2010, allows students to possess electronic devices during the school day but prohibits their use unless approved for educational purposes.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Otherwise, keep an eye out for additional care tips from the manufacturer's instructions for your specific robovac.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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The police chief began to field tips about simian sightings as far away as Florida.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Ends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ends. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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