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verb

Definition of dead-endsnext
present tense third-person singular of dead-end
as in ends
to come to an end after several fruitless years, the research seems to have simply dead-ended

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dead ends

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noun

plural of dead end
1
as in secondary roads

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2
as in bottlenecks

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dead-ends
  1. ends
  2. stops
  3. highways
  4. dilemmas
  5. halts
  6. pickles
  7. expires
  8. closes
Verb
  • The year ends on a high note in the watch world with a host of new releases that dropped in December.
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Instead, Gi-hun turns around and runs back into the airport, and the season ends.
    Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of ends
Verb
  • Although Putin will inevitably claim victory when the fighting stops, the rest of the world should not come away with the impression that Russia has paid no cost for its aggression.
    Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Instead, the loan balance and any interest are due when the borrower sells, passes away or stops using the property as their primary residence.
    Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of stops
Noun
  • The growth in automobile sales, airline and bus travel, subsidized highways, civil unrest in ’67 and ’68, and white flight to the suburbs all took a toll on national and local rail demand.
    Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Travelers should be cautious, especially along major highways like Interstate 90 and 35, as conditions could remain hazardous.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of highways
Noun
  • Additionally, companies may face ethical dilemmas concerning the treatment of their workforce, potentially impacting corporate reputation and stakeholder trust.
    Solange Charas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • When aerial photos are leaked of the couple in Zach’s pool and a stalker takes aim at Zoe, re-creating creepy scenes from her first novel, her idea has a plot that presents both legal and romantic dilemmas.
    Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of dilemmas
Verb
  • Each of these halts progress for us all and needs urgent attention.
    Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Each of these halts progress for us all and needs urgent attention.
    Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of halts
Noun
  • The McRib features boneless pork slathered with tangy barbecue sauce and topped with onions and pickles.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The red onion, celery, pickles, and any other vegetables included in eggs add additional nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin K, fiber, and magnesium, which can improve eye and skin health, digestion, and sleep quality.
    Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of pickles
Verb
  • With the relationship between the two companies deteriorating, Qualcomm may have to consider using another architecture before its ALA expires in 2033.
    Jim McGregor, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Current government funding expires Friday night when Congress is scheduled to adjourn for the holidays.
    George Petras, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of expires
Noun
  • As 2024 closes, taxpayers are looking to the next year—only, the 2025 tax year is likely to be anything but typical.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As 2024 closes, taxpayers are looking to the next year—only, the 2025 tax year is likely to be anything but typical.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of closes
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