as in endings
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 endgames
Analysts spoke with certainty about strategy, morale and endgames, but often reversed themselves within weeks.
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Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Startup exits and career endgames The World Economic Forum estimates AI could eliminate 80 to 85 million jobs worldwide over the next three years, while creating as many as 170 million new ones.
—Michelle Castillo, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Startup exits and career endgames The World Economic Forum estimates AI could eliminate 80 to 85 million jobs worldwide over the next three years, while creating as many as 170 million new ones.
—Michelle Castillo, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endgames
Noun
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Most of the time, breakups are supposed to be clean-cut endings—no second thoughts, no leftover feelings, and generally, no contact.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
9 Feb. 2026
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Even for those who are perfectly cast for Disney endings.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Sometimes the conflicts reach logical conclusions within 30 minutes, while other times episodes just stop because life, kids, is often inconclusive.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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The coroner is expected to deliver their conclusions in the matter on Wednesday.—
David Matthews,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Se fue a los 17 años a Estados Unidos a trabajar y nunca volvió a vivir en Puerto Rico, aunque siempre nos visitaba a finales de enero o principios de febrero y se quedaba en casa.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
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Survivor's live finales used to be a staple of the series, but the tradition stopped during the pandemic, per Entertainment Weekly.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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Full moons are culminations — don’t forget to pause and see what’s already come full circle before rushing into more.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
28 Nov. 2025
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“Endgames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endgames. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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