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Verb
Mimoun, who works in digital security, said his group eventually merged with other demonstrators and wound up bottlenecked by LAPD near the intersection of Temple and Alameda streets, where a stalemate with LAPD officers ensued. Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025 MacLeod inevitably winds up facing off against the Kurgan (Clancy Brown), a sadistic and otherwise nameless warrior who has been hunting other immortals for centuries. Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Noun
Verlander has gone through the spring looking much like his old self, swinging his arms low in his motion before coming over the top to deliver each pitch from the windup and throwing at 95 mph. Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2025 That loaded the bases, brought in Logan Gillaspie and brought up No.9 hitter Carson Kelly, who lined out to shortstop — but not before Gillaspie stopped in the middle of his windup, the umpires conferred for a full three minutes and charged him with a balk, bringing in a run. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wind up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wind up
Verb
  • Despite stocks dipping slightly after President Donald Trump's announcement that the U.S. would end all trade talks with Canada, the S&P 500 recovered to close at a record high -- 6,173.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 27 June 2025
  • After a logistical snafu ends their initial meeting about Agnes’ thesis, Decker makes the casual suggestion that the makeup session be at his house near campus.
    Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • Without any consequences, this autocratic politician will continue to push the limits of his authority beyond the breaking point until someone forces him to stop.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2025
  • Paul Goldschmidt had one of just three Yankees hits in Saturday’s 7-0 loss to the A’s, but that didn’t stop him from sharing some self-depreciation after the game.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • This ending brought a sense of closure to Marge, who is now in heaven with Beatles member Ringo Starr.
    Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 25 June 2025
  • But championship stories demand perfect endings, and Charlotte’s power play couldn’t provide one.
    Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • Pelinka also engineered the splendid undrafted free agent signing that was Austin Reaves, which led to the Lakers finishing this season as the third seed in the West.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
  • Mark worked in the advertising industry After finishing high school, Mark attended Texas Christian University.
    Alex Gurley, People.com, 29 June 2025
Verb
  • Messi left at the end of that season, his contract allowed to expire, while Neymar also departed.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 28 June 2025
  • The Trump administration in April froze most of its tariffs for 90 days to allow time for negotiations, with that pause due to expire on July 9.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • China had postponed the conclusion of the cognac probe twice, as the two sides tried to resolve the alcohol and EV spats, among others.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 4 July 2025
  • Bypassing Bagwell should begin, in earnest, a pursuit of 3,000 hits that will define the conclusion of Altuve’s career.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 July 2025
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Hong Kong concluded its stablecoin consultation in early 2025, signaling a shift toward regulatory recognition in Asia.
    Elizabeth Rossiello, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • The judge also concluded that the balance of hardships favors the imposition of an injunction.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Trump signed an order May 2 directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to cease funding NPR and PBS.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Baker's lawsuit was seeking back pay, attorney's fees and an injunction ordering the county to cease behavior that discriminates against minorities and suppresses residents' First Amendment rights.
    Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

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