as in ending
the last part of a process or action
they're now in the endgame of the negotiations for a new labor contract
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Recent Examples of endgame
Step back, and the outlines of the endgame come into focus.
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Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The uncertainty over Trump’s endgame has strained relations with Israel, which is wary of any U.S. engagement with Iran, a sentiment shared by many on Capitol Hill.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
But there was still no coherent expression about the endgame: Did the president want to use the levies as a negotiating tactic to cut better deals for the United States?
—Tyler Pager, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The second irony is that Lillard’s injury could set up the same situation in Milwaukee that marked the end of his tenure in Portland, with a wait for a trade demand dragging out the endgame of a hopeless roster.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The uncertainty over Trump’s endgame has strained relations with Israel, which is wary of any U.S. engagement with Iran, a sentiment shared by many on Capitol Hill.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
But there was still no coherent expression about the endgame: Did the president want to use the levies as a negotiating tactic to cut better deals for the United States?
—Tyler Pager, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The second irony is that Lillard’s injury could set up the same situation in Milwaukee that marked the end of his tenure in Portland, with a wait for a trade demand dragging out the endgame of a hopeless roster.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endgame
Noun
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On a more emotional level, the anticlimactic ending ushered in the conclusion of a 46-year career for coach Bob Babb.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
31 May 2025
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The follow-up comment, which has received more than 200,000 likes, spurred debate over the new version’s ending, in which Nani (played by Sydney Elizebeth Agudong) moves to California for college and agrees to give up Lilo (Maia Kealoha) to the state, with the girl being raised by a neighbor.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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In its conclusion, the court ruled in favor of a permanent injunction on the tariff orders nationwide.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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In other words, hundreds of politicians would sit around D.C. for weeks, and even months, trying to come to a conclusion as to what to charge other Countries that are treating us unfairly.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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The teaser at the end of this week’s hour-long episode promises bonafide flagship mess: Obnoxious guests, police coming onboard, deckhand Kyle apparently hooking up with a guest.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 June 2025
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Located on the island’s southern end, Beach Haven is where all the fun and games are—figuratively and literally.—
Rachel Chang,
AFAR Media,
2 June 2025
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Yes, Karate Kid: Legends takes place three years after the Cobra Kai series finale.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Karate Kid: Legends takes place three years after Cobra Kai’s series finale, but was anything off limits with regard to Cobra Kai?—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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That was the culmination of three consecutive nights of strikes.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2025
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This new office was the culmination of a 10-year plan that saw the investment giant move offices across Hong Kong, London and within the United States.—
Aman Kidwai,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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“Endgame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endgame. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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