1
as in finales
the last part of a process or action
the plagiarism scandal was a disgraceful ending to a once-promising academic career
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2
as in cessations
the stopping of a process or activity
the best part about any dental procedure is its ending
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Noun
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Fast-moving plays, intense gaming sessions, and epic finales stay sharp and fluid without the annoying blur.—
Juhi Wadia,
PCMAG,
14 Mar. 2025 -
There’s also a winning streak on the line — KU has won 40 consecutive home finales.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The ability to draw statistical conclusions and use predictive analytics to reduce hazards with fewer resources is made possible by them.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Department of Justice conducted its own independent investigation and reached the same fundamental conclusions.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
Noun
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With the holidays approaching, many are preparing for time off and planning ahead for the widespread business and store closures that typically occur.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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This morning’s must reads Irwindale Speedway closed over the weekend, leaving a massive void in the Southern California racing scene, which has seen a string of race track closures over the decades.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Older workers find layoffs and employment terminations especially tragic, given the difficulties in securing re-employment after job loss.—
Sheila Callaham,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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Ongoing Drinking Water Recalls Despite the recent terminations, at least two other drinking water brands are still recalled, according to FDA records.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
7 Dec. 2024
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“Endings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endings. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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