1
as in to end
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 to stop
to come to an end
her speeches usually wind up with one last joke
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as in ending
the last part of a process or action
wait until the windup of your sales pitch before giving up any information about the product's price point
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Recent Examples of wind up
Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 3 May 2025
That wound up backfiring on them against Minnesota.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
Webb also made a subtle tweak to his mechanics, adding movement to his back foot during his windup as opposed to remaining stationary.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The Chicago Cubs’ best option may still wind up being Matt Shaw
As a kid, Pete Crow-Armstrong never wanted to root for his dad’s favorite team.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 3 May 2025
That wound up backfiring on them against Minnesota.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Noun
As Brown started his windup, AppleTV+ put a chyron on the screen showing the odds Soto would homer in that at-bat: a 3% chance.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
Webb also made a subtle tweak to his mechanics, adding movement to his back foot during his windup as opposed to remaining stationary.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wind up
Verb
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The game ended on a sacrifice fly at 1:17 a.m. Arkansas will throw junior right-hander Gage Wood against LSU junior right-hander Anthony Eyanson.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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Conor McGregor took the UFC featherweight title from Aldo in December 2015 with a nasty knockout, ending the fight in 13 seconds.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Verb
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One day, a man named Harold McPherson stopped to answer her, and not long after, the two married.—
Dorothy Fortenberry,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2025
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Chemotherapy Chemotherapy agents, most commonly docetaxel, may be used when hormone treatments stop working and a person has metastatic CRPC.—
Matthew Wosnitzer,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
Noun
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The ending isn’t a surprise—Alonso eventually re-signed with the Mets.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2025
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In a letter addressed to Bisignano, a group of GOP representatives said they were concerned regarding SSA staffing cuts and the ending of office leases.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Verb
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That team finished 7-9. 2002 Dallas Cowboys: Chad Hutchinson, Quincy Carter.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The jammed-gate races were finished but ultimately ruled a no contest.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
12 May 2025
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The Big 12’s media rights agreement expires in the summer of 2031, which means the next contract likely will be signed and sealed in the spring of 2030 — during Yormark’s tenure.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
10 May 2025
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Perfumes and Essential Oils Not only can fragrances and essential oils expire, it’s recommended to keep them out of the bathroom entirely.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Regarding the single-day ticket additions, Epp said this move was drawn from conclusions stemming from focus groups and fan surveys, and that these days 81 percent of the Sunday single-day ticket buyers were first-time attendees.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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One virtue, reasoning, is for analyzing the information and drawing conclusions.—
Andrew Abela,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Verb
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The Liberty have concluded their months-long victory lap that started with a trip down the Canyon of Heroes and ended among the world’s biggest pop-culture superstars at the Met Gala.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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Investigators later concluded that faulty mechanical systems, combined with weak oversight, were to blame.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
Verb
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But without a new agreement, it would be forced to cease operations and lay off 58 workers at the Vacaville site.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2025
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India ordered its citizens to return from Pakistan and closed a vital border crossing following the attack, while Pakistan ceased trade with its neighbor and returned Indian diplomats.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
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“Wind up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wind%20up. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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