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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
Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
The company in the new agreement removed the biggest obstacle — the right to keep workers for at least three hours after their shift ends at its discretion — from their proposal Local 12775 Vice President Vern Beck told the Post-Tribune Friday.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
As one life ends, another is celebrated with Queen Margrethe II of Denmark.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 17 Apr. 2026
Their four-day tour ends on Friday.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
The Vietnam War ends when President Richard Nixon signs a ceasefire deal.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
This season ends by informing us of Al-Hashimi’s medical condition but by turning that character detail into a puzzle to be solved, the series underserved her until the very end.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Because the tournament is built around ritual and tradition, Marty Smith always starts and ends his Masters the same way.
—Rick Maese, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2026
If the Supreme Court rules for Louisiana and ditches Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, and ends the majority-minority district requirement, what’s your next move in Annapolis?
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
Doing so will disenfranchise small mom-and-pop property owners who depend on rental properties for their retirement and to make ends meet.
—City News Service, Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Otherwise, some farmers may even choose to sit out the season and potentially add debt through borrowing to make ends meet, Bryan Hansel, chief revenue officer at regenerative agriculture company Holganix, told Fortune.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Not the traditional 4-3 defensive ends.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
What Fridge Foraging Actually Looks Like Fridge foraging is simply the practice of using up what’s already in your fridge before buying more, turning odds-and-ends into real meals.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Deutsche and Franklin's positions represent two ends of the spectrum in the de-dollarization discourse.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Just taking passion on both ends of the floor.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Interestingly, these camps represent the opposite ends of the spectrum, ranging from more modest and traditional Japanese characteristics to wild expressionist designs that clash with the country’s collectivist ideals.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
Creating that kind of structure, Manning suggests, is essential to easing the pressure teachers carry long after the school day ends.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
The company in the new agreement removed the biggest obstacle — the right to keep workers for at least three hours after their shift ends at its discretion — from their proposal Local 12775 Vice President Vern Beck told the Post-Tribune Friday.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
As one life ends, another is celebrated with Queen Margrethe II of Denmark.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 17 Apr. 2026
Their four-day tour ends on Friday.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
The Vietnam War ends when President Richard Nixon signs a ceasefire deal.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
This season ends by informing us of Al-Hashimi’s medical condition but by turning that character detail into a puzzle to be solved, the series underserved her until the very end.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Because the tournament is built around ritual and tradition, Marty Smith always starts and ends his Masters the same way.
—Rick Maese, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2026
If the Supreme Court rules for Louisiana and ditches Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, and ends the majority-minority district requirement, what’s your next move in Annapolis?
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
El Niño and La Niña are opposite ends of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation -- a climate phenomenon based on water temperatures in the Pacific Ocean that influences temperatures and precipitation around the globe, according to the NOAA.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
Doing so will disenfranchise small mom-and-pop property owners who depend on rental properties for their retirement and to make ends meet.
—City News Service, Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Otherwise, some farmers may even choose to sit out the season and potentially add debt through borrowing to make ends meet, Bryan Hansel, chief revenue officer at regenerative agriculture company Holganix, told Fortune.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Not the traditional 4-3 defensive ends.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
What Fridge Foraging Actually Looks Like Fridge foraging is simply the practice of using up what’s already in your fridge before buying more, turning odds-and-ends into real meals.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Deutsche and Franklin's positions represent two ends of the spectrum in the de-dollarization discourse.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Just taking passion on both ends of the floor.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Interestingly, these camps represent the opposite ends of the spectrum, ranging from more modest and traditional Japanese characteristics to wild expressionist designs that clash with the country’s collectivist ideals.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ends
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The women were informed that filming for season five was to be paused until production’s investigation, which is separate from the law enforcement investigation, concludes.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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That concludes today’s newsletter.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Once the larger transfer is sent, the account suddenly stops responding.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The grinder is operated with one touch and automatically stops when your grounds are ready to go.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Shares fell 9% in extended trading on Thursday after the streaming giant released its first-quarter earnings report and announced that Reed Hastings, Netflix's co-founder and current chairman, would exit the board in June when his term expires.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
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The streamer on Thursday announced that its co-founder and chairman would relinquish his spot on the Netflix board in June, when his current term expires.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Lack of in-home nurses; baby dies Much of Middlebrooks’ order, and the appeals court ruling that affirms it, concerns the in-home nursing care that parents of medically complex children rely upon.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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The great Sandra Hüller stars as a woman whose husband dies from a fall at their home.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Same universe, different story, new endings.—
Matthew Razak,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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The first film remains the best (although X comes close), a true shocker with one of the best twist endings in horror history.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hazelton says that ChatGPT can be helpful in the salon, but clients should be aware of its limits.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Because there are no limits on call time, the transition from customer service to therapy was often imperceptible.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Princess Elizabeth and her family toured the Sandringham Park grounds, which were being used for agricultural purposes to contribute to the war efforts, in August 1943.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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But as soon as one flagellar motor reverses direction and starts rotating clockwise, the bundle falls apart; the reverse-twirling filament unravels the braid and puts the cell’s flagellar motors at cross-purposes, kicking the cell around.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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The case gained national attention, generated thousands of tips, and sparked online theories and debates that continue even today.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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In the event of a PSPS, wildfire, or other natural disaster, Cox will post service updates, tips, and other important information on this handle.—
Cox Communications,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Ends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ends. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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