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as in to end
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
try to wind up the performance, as we're almost out of time
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2
as in to stop
to come to an end
her speeches usually wind up with one last joke
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as in ending
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 wind up
Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2025
While Burnes did not sign for Soto money, the former Cy Young Award winner wound up getting a six-year,$210 million deal from the Arizona Diamondbacks, a contract that enables him to stay near his home base.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2024
Such a windup suggested that a rerun of their infamous 2020 debate was coming, with Trump casting himself in the role, once again, of rogue gasbag.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 28 June 2024
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Verb
While Hunter got the Heisman, if the game is to avoid starting your NFL career along Lake Erie, No. 12 might wind up getting the short end of the stick.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2025
While Burnes did not sign for Soto money, the former Cy Young Award winner wound up getting a six-year,$210 million deal from the Arizona Diamondbacks, a contract that enables him to stay near his home base.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
After a very long windup, Billy Crystal announces that Comedy Central’s The Daily Show — with Jon Stewart, but no longer with Jon Stewart — has won best talk series.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2024
Such a windup suggested that a rerun of their infamous 2020 debate was coming, with Trump casting himself in the role, once again, of rogue gasbag.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 28 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wind up
Verb
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Senior guard/forward Lebron Hill records 20 points and nine rebounds as Morton defeats Lake Central 63-43 on Tuesday to end a 10-game losing streak in the series dating to the 2016-17 season.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2025
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In connection with the deal, Fubo agreed to end its antitrust case against Venu.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Jan. 2025
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Smoking has been linked to the formation of spider veins, so stop or limit smoking to reduce your risk.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
12 Jan. 2025
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Facebook’s recent announcement to stop fact-checking posts is an ominous signal.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Well, at least one part of this story has a happy ending.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
8 Jan. 2025
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Now, months later, Solo is getting his happy ending with a familiar family.—
TJ Macias,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Red Wings also had three different lines score an even-strength goal Sunday, with the big highlight being Kane’s tally to finish a remarkable play set up by Andrew Copp and Erik Gustafsson. Were the Red Wings perfect Sunday?—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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The Bulls were plagued by injuries, mainly to Lonzo Ball and Zach LaVine, and never finished better than sixth in the Eastern Conference with DeRozan in tow.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But bills that aimed to do so expired at the end of the year.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
10 Jan. 2025
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That’s also true of center Jock Landale, but Green’s deal expires this season and thus is more likely to be part of a trade package.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Studies have repeatedly found evidence that dairy may lower the risk of breast cancer but have reached differing conclusions about whether dairy promotes or staves off prostate cancer.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
18 Jan. 2025
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Given that on landing its rotors broke off, that's a pretty definitive conclusion.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Biden's latest export controls have led some observers to conclude the government shares the growing sense that AGI is close.—
Scott Rosenberg,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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The league concluded, justifiably or not, that no deal was possible in Oakland, clearing Fisher to leave for Las Vegas.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Much to the lament of American enthusiasts, Mercedes ceased production of the E 63 S wagon last year, which has helped to keep values high.—
Christian Gilbertsen,
Robb Report,
8 Jan. 2025
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Without this, a creator’s business may cease to exist—with a human-size hole left in its place.—
Rodney Mason,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Wind up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wind%20up. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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