as in endings
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 Synonyms for windups
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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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
Noun
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Today’s writers use it to wildly different ends, from political invectives to plainspoken diaries to surreal dreamscapes.—
Patrick Dundon,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2026
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Interestingly, these camps represent the opposite ends of the spectrum, ranging from more modest and traditional Japanese characteristics to wild expressionist designs that clash with the country’s collectivist ideals.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
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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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“Windups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windups. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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