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
In late April, Hegseth appeared before the Armed Services Committee for a budget hearing that stretched nearly six hours and devolved at times into a debate over the war with Iran, its rationale, and its likely endgame.
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Nik Popli,
Time,
8 June 2026
For Microsoft to outright claim addiction is its endgame is at best tone deaf, and at worst dangerously cynical.
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Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
3 June 2026
And yet as the series expands from and twists around its simple horror concept (a wedding at the groom-to-be’s family house in the woods is fated for a titular dark catastrophe), Morrone’s performance as Rachel is able to shoulder the weight of quite a bit of backstory and a complicated endgame.
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Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Cue the scream — and peril for Rue as the season reaches its endgame.
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Daniel D'addario,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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Nik Popli,
Time,
8 June 2026
For Microsoft to outright claim addiction is its endgame is at best tone deaf, and at worst dangerously cynical.
—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
3 June 2026
And yet as the series expands from and twists around its simple horror concept (a wedding at the groom-to-be’s family house in the woods is fated for a titular dark catastrophe), Morrone’s performance as Rachel is able to shoulder the weight of quite a bit of backstory and a complicated endgame.
—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Cue the scream — and peril for Rue as the season reaches its endgame.
—
Daniel D'addario,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endgame
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Skratch also interviewed other sources for its story who hinted at potential infidelity by Mickelson amid abrupt endings of memberships at other golf clubs.
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Wait, wasn’t the original happy ending supposed to have our protagonist pairing up with his son?
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Instead of presenting a conclusion alone, the system can show the factors that contributed to a recommendation, including the data used, operational constraints considered, and alternative options that were evaluated.
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The company says the claims contain flawed conclusions and rejects the characterization of the technology as a botnet.
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By spinning off its freight unit, the remaining FedEx is focused on parcel and logistics services, while emphasizing higher-margin end markets.
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England won five corners in the additional 6 minutes at the end.
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Boston’s Ranger Suarez faces right-hander Ryan Johnson in Sunday night’s series finale.
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The finale may leave viewers feeling unsettled, but the show has already been renewed for a second season.
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Gaines said the decision felt like the culmination of the last several years of her life, but also a reminder of how far the debate had moved.
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Tuesday’s demonstrations, which were organized in part by the March and March civic organization, were the culmination of protests beginning in April.
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“Endgame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endgame. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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