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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
  • For now, the pro football season mercifully ends, and not nearly soon enough.
    Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Wavy is between straight and curly, holds hairstyles well, and has big curls and waves from roots to ends.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of ends
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
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
  • Nair’s work often explored themes of moral conflict, existential dilemmas, and the intricate dynamics of rural life, reflecting his deep understanding of his cultural milieu.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Yet, with these advancements come significant ethical dilemmas—bias in algorithms, job displacement, privacy concerns and potential misuse of technology.
    Izabela Lundberg, Forbes, 26 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 sweetness of the pickles, the creaminess of the cheeses and the tanginess of the mayo only add to the quality of this amazing hero sandwich.
    Toriano Porter, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Standard toppings include lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, American and hot pepper cheeses, Miracle Whip mayonnaise and mustard served on an onion roll.
    Toriano Porter, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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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