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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
CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
When total lunar eclipses return The drought finally ends at the close of 2028, when the slow westward drift of the moon's orbital nodes brings full moons back into deeper alignment with Earth's shadow.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
True to his belief in cycles, Art Sin Fin ends not with a late-career triumph but with a photograph of Jodorowsky as a 6-month-old.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Lent ends at sundown on Holy Thursday, which is the day before Good Friday.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
The race is credited with the Democrats' surge in early voting, which ends Friday.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Where will their motivation come from when that pursuit ends?
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Our big chance for rain this week comes on Tuesday and sticks around on Wednesday and ends on Thursday.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Before daylight saving time ends, wake up a little earlier.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2026
At least the Longhorns will do their part to make sure there are plenty of buckets scored on both ends.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
The changes come as Parker implements a modern 3-4 system that will see more stand-up rushers attacking opposing offensive tackles rather than the standard hand-in-the-dirt defensive ends that the Cowboys have used for the better part of the last decade.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
The 5-0 game ends and Team USA has broken the record for the longest shutout run in all of Olympic hockey history.
—Katie Gunderman, SELF, 26 Feb. 2026
Parker wants bigger defensive ends along the line, such as moving Quinnen Williams (6-3, 303 pounds) to that spot in a 3-4 scheme.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
And the power balance shifts and shifts again to dizzying, horrific ends.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
But the characters are expressive, and the medium is used to unreal ends, which is, after all, what cartoons are good for.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Morwen seems to have a particular hostility toward men of the cloth, several of whom meet unfortunate ends.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
The settlement ends litigation between Novartis, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, and the estate of Lacks, a mother who died of cervical cancer at age 31 and was buried in an unmarked grave.
—CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
When total lunar eclipses return The drought finally ends at the close of 2028, when the slow westward drift of the moon's orbital nodes brings full moons back into deeper alignment with Earth's shadow.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
True to his belief in cycles, Art Sin Fin ends not with a late-career triumph but with a photograph of Jodorowsky as a 6-month-old.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Lent ends at sundown on Holy Thursday, which is the day before Good Friday.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
The race is credited with the Democrats' surge in early voting, which ends Friday.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Where will their motivation come from when that pursuit ends?
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Our big chance for rain this week comes on Tuesday and sticks around on Wednesday and ends on Thursday.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Before daylight saving time ends, wake up a little earlier.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
The ends have come to justify the means, and, more and more, prompted by their leaders, Americans are growing comfortable ignoring the principles that have sustained our democracy for 250 years.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2026
At least the Longhorns will do their part to make sure there are plenty of buckets scored on both ends.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
The changes come as Parker implements a modern 3-4 system that will see more stand-up rushers attacking opposing offensive tackles rather than the standard hand-in-the-dirt defensive ends that the Cowboys have used for the better part of the last decade.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
The 5-0 game ends and Team USA has broken the record for the longest shutout run in all of Olympic hockey history.
—Katie Gunderman, SELF, 26 Feb. 2026
Parker wants bigger defensive ends along the line, such as moving Quinnen Williams (6-3, 303 pounds) to that spot in a 3-4 scheme.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
And the power balance shifts and shifts again to dizzying, horrific ends.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
But the characters are expressive, and the medium is used to unreal ends, which is, after all, what cartoons are good for.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Morwen seems to have a particular hostility toward men of the cloth, several of whom meet unfortunate ends.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ends
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Having flown with the team Monday for Tuesday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the start of a trip that concludes Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers, the fourth-year forward returned to Miami on Tuesday due to what the team is listing as low-back tightness.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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Those decisions are expected by the end of June when the court’s term concludes, but could come as soon as this week when the justices release more decisions on Tuesday and Wednesday.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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For this reason, Yuen added, humidifiers can be particularly helpful for people who have a cold, asthma, or obstructive sleep apnea, which is when breathing starts and stops during sleep due to airway obstruction.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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Additional stops to the itinerary are dropped and added at will.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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Once it is approved, the authorization is valid for two years or until a traveler’s passport expires if that occurs first.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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Currently, nonrenewal notices must be sent at least 75 days before the policy expires.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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When their son Hamnet dies suddenly, Agnes and William are thrown into unimaginable grief, which the Bard then channels into arguably the most influential play of all time.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2026
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For every elderly Eastern European resident who dies or moves out, a Latin takes his place.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Take a closer look at the United States women’s hockey team’s comeback victory against Canada, which will go down as one of the most exhilarating endings in Olympic history.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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Whereas a total solar eclipse is often associated with clean breaks or definitive endings, an annular eclipse often points to processes that unfold in stages.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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The deal was meant to free the Iranian economy from years of crippling sanctions in return for limits on Iran’s nuclear program, notably its enrichment of uranium.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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While only American citizens (and immigrants with green cards) can contribute to federal PACs, foreign companies set up PACs to collect contributions from their American employees with no limits on foreign donations to our education systems, where policies are incubated and young minds are shaped.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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The thing to remember is these administrative arrest warrants have been deemed justified by courts in immigration purposes.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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Many reach for a small, flat brush with bristles that are denser at the base and finer at the tips—almost like a wide-tooth comb—to carve ultra-precise ridges that feel architectural yet delicate.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2026
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Garden experts will discuss design tips and assist you with creating your rain garden.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Ends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ends. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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