1
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
Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2025
That match was paused because of spectators' consistent use of the slur, particularly to try to throw off an opposing goalkeeper before a player winds up to take a free kick.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 4 Mar. 2025
Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Jackie Robinson was on third base for the Dodgers and went to steal home as Ford entered his windup.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Damaging winds up to 80 mph and large hail are in the forecast.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2025
That match was paused because of spectators' consistent use of the slur, particularly to try to throw off an opposing goalkeeper before a player winds up to take a free kick.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
The Cubs pitcher Ray Burris went into his windup when, suddenly, as if a giant switch had been flicked off, the lights went out.
—Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Jackie Robinson was on third base for the Dodgers and went to steal home as Ford entered his windup.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wind up
Verb
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Two previous deals that sought to end the strike failed to bring back enough guards to declare an end to the labor action.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
11 Mar. 2025
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The goal here is, the only way out to end this war is to negotiate out of it.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Bars in the neighborhood must stop admitting patrons at 6:30pm and end alcohol service by 7pm Sunday.—
Mike Deehan,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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Just a normal kid, that is, until two girls stop him, eyes wide and mouths agape, to ask for photos.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There could be sudden news or an ending around health or employment matters, too.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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But the premature ending of this test flight means those objectives must wait.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For much of that extraordinary season, when Newcastle also finished fourth in the Premier League, Isak and Wilson pushed each other on, but for the final, neither was in prime shape.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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By mid-April, Fresno residents can expect a few chilly showers before finishing the month with a rush of warm, sunny weather, according to the forecast.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Mar. 2025
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And flight credits for tickets purchased on or after May 28 will expire in one year, or earlier, depending on the type of fare purchased.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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Accounts or sessions should automatically expire after their set duration.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Federal Reserve is widely expected by economists to leave interest rates unchanged Wednesday at the conclusion of its March meeting.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Board Chair Mark Jerrell was blunt at the presentation’s conclusion.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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An investigation led by Chief Justice Earl Warren concluded that Oswald acted alone in shooting Kennedy, but the probe has been widely criticized by academics and historians in the 62 years since the assassination.—
Stefan Becket,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2025
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After weeks of tense deliberations, the trial concluded on July 1, 2024.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Disney investors on Thursday voted down a proposal that the entertainment giant cease its participation in a prominent LGBTQ rights organization’s equality ratings program.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2025
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However, this does not mean that nuclear waste storage has ceased to be an issue.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Wind up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wind%20up. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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