as in endings
the last part of a process or action
if the two countries keep up their arms race, the inevitable finis to their rivalry will be their mutual destruction
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Noun
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Same universe, different story, new endings.—
Matthew Razak,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2026 -
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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The attorney has pushed back on growing public speculation, arguing that without finding Lynette, conclusions about foul play are premature.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Without that information, conclusions about feasibility are at best speculative.—
Charles Rilli,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Full moons are culminations — don’t forget to pause and see what’s already come full circle before rushing into more.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
28 Nov. 2025
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The Nets, who went 26-56 last season, have lost four consecutive season finales.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Both shows are currently airing new seasons on ABC, with both slated to air their respective season finales in early May.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
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After all, exits and grand finales are part and parcel with any theater and therefore any showgirl's life, and could be purely symbolic in nature.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Finises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finises. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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