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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
Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
As the mourning ends, forcing his return, Anand must decide the fate of his relationship born under duress.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Data tracking begins in January and ends a few weeks prior to launch.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
That's where the conversation ends.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
The renewable could prove to be even be more abundant, unlike solar, which ends when the sun sets, and wind, which isn't always available, Hales said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
Blackwood finished with 32 saves as the Sharks fell to 1-1-1 on this road trip, which ends Saturday night in Pittsburgh.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Fuentes then grabs the phone, takes it inside the house and appears to lock the door, and the video ends.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
The Goff interception ends a Lions drive that had already entered the red zone.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
Verb
There'll be another chance to catch meteors before the year ends.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
As the mourning ends, forcing his return, Anand must decide the fate of his relationship born under duress.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Data tracking begins in January and ends a few weeks prior to launch.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
That's where the conversation ends.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
The renewable could prove to be even be more abundant, unlike solar, which ends when the sun sets, and wind, which isn't always available, Hales said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
Blackwood finished with 32 saves as the Sharks fell to 1-1-1 on this road trip, which ends Saturday night in Pittsburgh.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Fuentes then grabs the phone, takes it inside the house and appears to lock the door, and the video ends.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
The Goff interception ends a Lions drive that had already entered the red zone.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ends
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Merchandise sold at Steinbrenner Field will also be Rays-specific after spring training concludes.Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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The report concludes that the current risk level in the affected region of the DRC is high.Dave Wessner, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The delicate, detailed little top that stops at the ribcage gives enough grace and space for the billowing bottom half, with sheer panels and dramatic, diaphanous cuffs.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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About three minutes into the video, Neely stops moving.Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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But he has been hurt far too frequently over his four seasons in Chicago for the Bears not to seek an upgrade this offseason when Jenkins’ rookie contract expires.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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After the promotion expires, customers in the extended home delivery zone will see an extended range delivery fee.Cheryl V. Jackson, Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
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When his grandmother dies, the 12-year-old must return to live with his estranged family.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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And when the insured person dies, all of the policy value goes to the beneficiaries tax-free.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Others document renovations or offer home DIY tips, and some are used as marketing tools to secure short-term rentals and event bookings.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
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By this point in the book’s life, its status as an exemplar of fiction that upends expectations tips the reader off that there’s something unusual about it.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Wherever Moss finishes his football career, the school will have a class athlete.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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But on this night, as Fernandez finishes his dinner, Joe goes to his room and turns down the bed.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Doors shut, the cabin seals up tight, and outside noise ceases.Michael Harley, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Prosecutors said that about 3 minutes and 10 seconds into the video, Neely ceases all purposeful movement.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2024
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Orange County halts funding its election supervisor Improper spending?Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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Orange County halts funding its election supervisor Improper spending?Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Ends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ends. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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