Synonyms of wound up

wound up

verb

variants also winded up

past tense of wind up

1

as in ended

to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point

try to wind up the performance, as we're almost out of time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ended
• finished
• concluded
• wrapped up
• rounded (off or out)
• closed
• rang down the curtain (on)
• put paid to
• closed out
• completed
• terminated
• crowned
• suspended
• climaxed
• consummated
• perfected
• halted
• stopped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opened
• began
• started
• commenced
• inaugurated

2

as in stopped

to come to an end

her speeches usually wind up with one last joke

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ended
• stopped
• expired
• concluded
• ceased
• halted
• winked (out)
• finished
• died
• passed
• left off
• closed
• terminated
• broke off
• went
• broke up
• elapsed
• determined
• lapsed
• stalled
• discontinued
• let up
• bit the dust
• quit
• packed (up or in)
• dead-ended
• refrained (from)
• cut out
• laid off (of)
• knocked off
• suspended
• broke down
• wound down
• paused
• gave over
• desisted (from)
• stayed
• conked (out)
• petered (out)
• abated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continued
• hung on
• persisted
• prolonged
• extended
• drew out
• protracted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wound up

Mizuhara’s account with Bowyer wound up placing more than 19,000 wagers, according to a federal affidavit, and compiling tens of millions in debts. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 28 July 2026

The rookie starter wound up with a no decision after allowing three runs (two earned) in 4 ⅓ innings. — Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

Noel said the Yaris somehow wound up high-centered on a berm, and the witnesses spotted the driver revving the small car’s engine with the stuck vehicle’s wheels spinning. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

The federal government has tried to withhold millions of dollars of highway funds from California and New York for failing to comply and revoke thousands more licenses, but that has wound up in court. — Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Freddy, the German soccer fan turned internet sensation, somehow wound up at United’s Friday night match in Nashville (a 1-0 Five Stripes’ loss). — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

Machado’s team wound up registering nearly seventy thousand such groups. — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Defending champion Scottie Scheffler stayed within striking range throughout the round, but wound up with a 3-under 67 on Sunday to finish tied for fourth with Tommy Fleetwood. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 19 July 2026

The cab wound up getting into an accident, and Fran bumped her head. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026