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as in ends
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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as in stops
to come to an end
her speeches usually wind up with one last joke
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Recent Examples of winds up
Of course, Sarah and her mom continue to believe that God is on their side, even after the family home is attacked by oil company thugs and a reliable ally winds up on the wrong end of a shotgun.
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Joe Leydon, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Through videos he's forced to send in while trying to stay alive (to take viewers to the frontlines of the dangerous game), the unlikely hero turns delightfully anarchic and winds up getting much of the public watching the show to be on his side.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The case winds up in Elsbeth’s and Detective Donnelly’s laps because Beryl’s body (sans head) was found in the city, so even though Beryl’s head (sans body) was discovered in Sleepy Hollow, the whole thing is under NYPD’s jurisdiction.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
The titular parlor game ensues… until one character winds up really, truly dead.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Indeed, Mothertongue contains plenty of ingredients found in flicks like Sweet Home Alabama or Garden State, and ultimately winds up delivering on the genre’s promise.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Breezy with west winds up to 23 mph.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
The low will be about 40, with winds up to 23 mph.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2025
Parts of the state are forecast to experience moderate to major coastal flooding, inland flash flooding, winds up to 60 mph (97 kph), up to 5 inches (about 13 centimeters) of rain and high surf, potentially causing beach erosion.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Joe Leydon, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Through videos he's forced to send in while trying to stay alive (to take viewers to the frontlines of the dangerous game), the unlikely hero turns delightfully anarchic and winds up getting much of the public watching the show to be on his side.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The case winds up in Elsbeth’s and Detective Donnelly’s laps because Beryl’s body (sans head) was found in the city, so even though Beryl’s head (sans body) was discovered in Sleepy Hollow, the whole thing is under NYPD’s jurisdiction.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
The titular parlor game ensues… until one character winds up really, truly dead.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Indeed, Mothertongue contains plenty of ingredients found in flicks like Sweet Home Alabama or Garden State, and ultimately winds up delivering on the genre’s promise.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Breezy with west winds up to 23 mph.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
The low will be about 40, with winds up to 23 mph.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2025
Parts of the state are forecast to experience moderate to major coastal flooding, inland flash flooding, winds up to 60 mph (97 kph), up to 5 inches (about 13 centimeters) of rain and high surf, potentially causing beach erosion.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winds up
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But Duffy said air traffic controllers probably wouldn’t return to work right away, even if the shutdown ends.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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From arts and history to beaches and boardwalks, these four coastal towns are worth a visit after the busy season ends.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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The team that stops the run and mitigates mistakes will win this one.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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The group stops to talk to one who took a fall while riding his bike in his neighborhood.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will take part in a showdown this Sunday at Levi's Stadium that could possibly end up deciding who finishes first in the NFC West.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Everyone who finishes the test will get 100% correct.—
Emery Petchauer,
The Conversation,
4 Nov. 2025
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Both are widely respected, but Sky News has been loss-making for years and its current funding guarantee from Comcast — one of the stipulations of the 2018 deal — expires in 2028.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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The current deal expires on May 1, 2026.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That concludes today’s newsletter.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Per the civil suit, the first group would automatically receive payments within 90 days, while the second group will need to complete a form once the initial payout period concludes.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Jan. 2026
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From December through February, shuttle service largely ceases (outside of select days and weekends; check shuttle schedules for up-to-date details).—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Plenty of literary audio has been made in the more than eight years since S-Town, but the writer language used to talk about podcasting ceases to exist outside the editing room.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Any leftover snow wraps up early Friday in the Twin Cities, with a few slick spots possible for the morning commute.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Week 9 in the NFL wraps up tonight in Dallas, where the Cowboys (3-4-1) and the Cardinals (2-5) meet in a big game for both teams' faint playoff hopes.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The order temporarily halts enforcement of the law on cruise ships while the appeals process moves forward, her email noted.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Jan. 2026
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Judge halts end of deportation protections for South Sudanese.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Winds up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winds%20up. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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