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as in concludes
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
let's end the meeting with a short prayer
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as in stops
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
unfortunately, an argument ended their date, and they're still not speaking to each other
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as in expires
to come to an end
a book so good that you hate to see it end
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as in dies
to stop living
a great general, who ended on the field of battle
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as in endings
the stopping of a process or activity
the end of hostilities brought general rejoicing
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as in limits
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
I'm at the end of my patience with these little brats
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as in remainders
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value
a couple of ends of wallpaper were all that was left after we finished papering the room
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as in purposes
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
in this case the ends definitely do not justify the means
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as in closes
the last part of a process or action
the war wasn't yet over, but we were definitely at the beginning of the end
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as in edges
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the ends of his shirt cuffs were badly frayed
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as in fates
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
Henry Hudson and eight others were set adrift in the bay in a small boat, and how they met their end is unknown
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as in portions
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
keep up your end of the bargain
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Recent Examples of ends
Philip Elliott, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
Waukegan’s balanced budget for the current fiscal year, which ends April 30, is $245 million.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
The parade then begins at the Basilica, runs through Savannah’s historic district, and ends near Forsyth Park.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025
The need to make up what is projected to eventually be a $90 million annual deficit comes as federal stimulus money dries up and state funding ends, the director said.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Voting ends at 1pm, and winners will move to the next round Wednesday.
—Chrissy Suttles, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
Lighten the Load and Scale Faster As winter ends, prepare your team to hit the ground running with a powerful new Dell Latitude Laptop or Precision Workstation while also saving hundreds.
—Pcmag Brandx and Dell, PCMAG, 3 Mar. 2025
The six-day Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, which starts Tuesday and ends March 10, held an uneventful pre-meeting press conference on Monday.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Still, their conversation ends without a smooch.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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The undefined goals of the tit-for-tat escalation with some of the United States’ most important partners has left markets reeling and businesses baffled as to how this ends.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
Waukegan’s balanced budget for the current fiscal year, which ends April 30, is $245 million.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
The parade then begins at the Basilica, runs through Savannah’s historic district, and ends near Forsyth Park.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025
The need to make up what is projected to eventually be a $90 million annual deficit comes as federal stimulus money dries up and state funding ends, the director said.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Voting ends at 1pm, and winners will move to the next round Wednesday.
—Chrissy Suttles, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
Lighten the Load and Scale Faster As winter ends, prepare your team to hit the ground running with a powerful new Dell Latitude Laptop or Precision Workstation while also saving hundreds.
—Pcmag Brandx and Dell, PCMAG, 3 Mar. 2025
The six-day Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, which starts Tuesday and ends March 10, held an uneventful pre-meeting press conference on Monday.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Still, their conversation ends without a smooch.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ends
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Once the regular season concludes, other teams can request permission from the Cowboys to interview McCarthy for head coaching positions, and Dallas will decide whether to allow it.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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As deer season concludes, diehard hunters will process a range of emotions.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
1 Jan. 2025
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The woman in question was identified as Renee Brown, a 36-year-old single mom who works two jobs, loves her kid, and never stops, à la Reba McEntire.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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The rule does not get rid of the debt itself, but stops it from having an impact on a consumer’s credit worthiness.—
Joseph Choi,
The Hill,
7 Jan. 2025
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To add insult to injury, fresh speculation emerged over the future of club captain Virgil van Dijk, whose contract expires this summer.—
Sam Tighe,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Powell's term expires in 2026 but could be extended.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
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When an individual dies, the body starts naturally decomposing almost immediately.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Much like a proper Neapolitan pizza lives or dies by its crust, great breakfast tacos depend on the quality of the tortilla.—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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These three tips offer just a peek into the hot intelligence habits of high achievers; habits that, when diligently adopted, can improve personal wellness and increase professional success.—
Dinorah Nieves,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Implement these tips to build resilience, reduce stress, and secure a debt-free future.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The team that finishes ninth will have homecourt advantage.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The team that finishes 10th will have to win two games on the road to make the playoffs.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The judiciary should act with resolve—now—to ensure that this abuse of executive power ceases.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Tempers flare and stadiums erupt in this incredible tournament, that never ceases to entertain.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals halts the execution of death row inmate David Leonard Wood.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals halts the execution of death row inmate David Leonard Wood.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Ends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ends. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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