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adjective

Definition of winding upnext
as in ending

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verb

present participle of wind up
1
as in finishing
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point try to wind up the performance, as we're almost out of time

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2
as in stopping
to come to an end her speeches usually wind up with one last joke

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Recent Examples of winding up
Verb
The hit sequel follows 10-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) being separated from his family for a second time during a family vacation, and Kevin winding up at the luxurious Plaza Hotel in New York City. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Taking it with you prevents it from winding up in the ocean, or in the mouths of wildlife. — Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 14 July 2026 Some tea strainers feature a mesh casing, which is the best option for preventing small particles from escaping the infuser and winding up in your drink. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 Then the track left the valley and started winding up to a high, dry plateau. — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026 This new round of chaos only feeds the anxiety that has enveloped the California Democratic Party for months, stirred by fears that the lack of a singular party front-runner might lead to two Republicans winding up on the November ballot. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026 Newsom is winding up eight years as governor with a mixed record at best. — Tom Philp, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026 The water is naturally filtered in the wetlands before winding up back in the reservoirs. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025 Bianka could be seen winding up and then throwing an impressive pitch down the plate at Dodgers Stadium to be caught by right fielder Mookie Betts, in a video shared on X by a Los Angeles Lakers fan account. — Charna Flam, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winding up
  1. dying
  2. ending
  3. stopping
  4. passing
  5. finishing
  6. expiring
  7. closing
  8. wrapping up
Adjective
  • What’s the vibe for you, post-dying?
    — Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 22 June 2026
  • Garden centers aren't giving a refund for a dying or dead plant but rather a discount on a new purchase.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
Definition of dying
Verb
  • The final opportunity came as time expired, when Kohl launched a Hail Mary that sailed through the back of the end zone, officially ending FIU’s comeback attempt.
    — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
  • After that, the Rangers finish with three games at home against the New York Mets before a season-ending three-game series at the Minnesota Twins.
    — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of ending
Verb
  • Seeing a film at the Odeon cinema followed by stopping at Luini for a panzerotto, a cousin of the calzone, was long a favorite Milanese ritual.
    — Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Marshall improved to 5-0 with a 28-27 win over Marquez, stopping a two-point conversion try in the final minute.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of stopping
Adjective
  • But in many of those situations Achane was sharing the backfield with another tailback [mostly Raheem Mostert] or two, and was still involved in the passing game, catching passes out the backfield.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The team that can best run the ball to set up the passing game will win.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of passing
Verb
  • According to the Texas Secretary of State’s Office, a person convicted of a felony is not eligible to run for a state office after finishing a sentence.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The top four advance directly to the quarterfinals and the clubs finishing between fifth and 12th compete in knockout phase playoffs in February.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of finishing
Verb
  • In 2005, the mystery man’s DNA was pre-indicted, a move made to prevent the statute of limitations from expiring, even though his name was not yet known.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Deep in the money puts have a much higher delta, or probability of expiring in the money, suggesting a high conviction that the VIX will move lower.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of expiring
Adjective
  • The question is whether the post-closing company can afford to do all of it while servicing that debt, integrating two enormous businesses, achieving the synergies its financing assumes, funding streaming and deleveraging on schedule.
    — Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In my experience, IP analysis also impacts post-closing integration assumptions around product and platform continuity, as well as revenue protection mechanisms tied to exclusivity and licensing integrity.
    — Keegan Caldwell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of closing
Verb
  • However, as the title suggests, the process of wrapping up his affairs illuminates political, professional and personal contours previously unseen, in remarkably surprising ways.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The New York Mets are wrapping up what has been a disaster of a season.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of wrapping up

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“Winding up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winding%20up. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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