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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
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Waitsfield After passing through Hancock, Route 100 technically ends, but keep going for a few more miles on the Mad River Byway, which is also a part of the scenic byway.
—Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
By law federal workers are supposed to get back pay once the shutdown ends, but the White House has tried to cast doubt on that.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Leases also don't result in ownership once the term ends.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 24 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
Still, members of Congress continue to collect their $174,000-per-year paychecks, though some Wisconsin lawmakers have requested their pay be withheld until the shutdown ends.
—Lawrence Andrea, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Check out our favorite options below before the sale ends on October 27.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
The book’s journey through the brain ends at the frontal pole, a region involved in self-reflection — thinking about thinking.
—Big Think, 18 Oct. 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Last year, opponents would crowd Edwards around the arc at the ends of games.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
In January this year, Stewart got back on the bleach, adding a citrus tonal twist to her ends.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
The show is minimal, with only four or five works made in industrial materials installed at opposite ends of the room.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Amen Thompson also impressed on both ends of the floor, contributing 18 points, five assists, four rebounds, one steal, and one block.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Fortune reports on air traffic controllers who are driving for Uber and DoorDash to make ends meet.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
The chamber says the tax would also punish locals, contending that many vacation rental hosts are retirees, teachers and military families who rely on the income to help make ends meet.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
After acquiring Dyson Daniels before last season, the Hawks added Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Kristaps Porziņģis this summer, bringing in players with playoff experience who can play on both ends of the floor.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
Incumbent Eric Adams will serve the remainder of his term in office, which ends on December 31, 2025.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Waitsfield After passing through Hancock, Route 100 technically ends, but keep going for a few more miles on the Mad River Byway, which is also a part of the scenic byway.
—Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
By law federal workers are supposed to get back pay once the shutdown ends, but the White House has tried to cast doubt on that.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Leases also don't result in ownership once the term ends.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 24 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
Still, members of Congress continue to collect their $174,000-per-year paychecks, though some Wisconsin lawmakers have requested their pay be withheld until the shutdown ends.
—Lawrence Andrea, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Check out our favorite options below before the sale ends on October 27.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
The book’s journey through the brain ends at the frontal pole, a region involved in self-reflection — thinking about thinking.
—Big Think, 18 Oct. 2025
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Many lodging sites are located along M-28 on both ends of the city.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Last year, opponents would crowd Edwards around the arc at the ends of games.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
In January this year, Stewart got back on the bleach, adding a citrus tonal twist to her ends.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
The show is minimal, with only four or five works made in industrial materials installed at opposite ends of the room.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Amen Thompson also impressed on both ends of the floor, contributing 18 points, five assists, four rebounds, one steal, and one block.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Fortune reports on air traffic controllers who are driving for Uber and DoorDash to make ends meet.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
The chamber says the tax would also punish locals, contending that many vacation rental hosts are retirees, teachers and military families who rely on the income to help make ends meet.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
After acquiring Dyson Daniels before last season, the Hawks added Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Kristaps Porziņģis this summer, bringing in players with playoff experience who can play on both ends of the floor.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ends
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Week 8 of the NFL season concludes with the Washington Commanders visiting the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Dudik concludes that incorporating graphene as an ion-to-electron transducer enables electrodes to deliver exceptional sensitivity, reproducibility, and overall robustness.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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The first death happens when the heart stops beating and the brain stops working.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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The film has played HorrorHound, Cinema Scares and Bloody Mirror, with more festival stops on deck.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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The licenses will be valid for up to one year unless the applicant’s visa expires sooner.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Extra financial help with premiums - in the form of enhanced tax credits - expires in December, and rates are going up.—
NPR,
NPR,
26 Oct. 2025
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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
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An episode of religious ecstasy in a depleted, soggy, English seaside town spirals toward violence—and culminates in one of the best endings in recent horror.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
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Considering that Supermassive is known for their alternate choices and endings, Little Nightmares III still feels like the source material.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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Parents can help by setting limits, encouraging honest talks about online beauty messages, and reminding kids that real beauty includes every unique face.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
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After intervention from the Missouri State Tax Commission, the county capped all increases to residential property valuations at 15% this year, but no similar limits were set for businesses.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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Sea lines of communication, or SLOCs, are the principal maritime routes between ports used for trade, military or other purposes.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
22 Oct. 2025
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After over 100 tips, authorities cleared Wagner of any wrongdoing in 2022, saying all leads had been exhausted, but the case remains open.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Masked trio threatens homeowners in horrifying video McGuire said investigators received numerous tips after the story garnered national attention, and later contacted one of the suspects, an adult female, who confessed to her role and that of other family members in the case.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Ends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ends. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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