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as in finales
the last part of a process or action
the plagiarism scandal was a disgraceful ending to a once-promising academic career
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as in cessations
the stopping of a process or activity
the best part about any dental procedure is its ending
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Recent Examples of endings
As Quibi learned the hard way, accelerated timelines rarely produce Hollywood endings.
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Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Neither requires action because the endings to their stories have already been written.
—Charlie Tyrell, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
Even storybook seasons aren’t immune to unhappy endings.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2026
There were heroic actions, tragic endings and lasting changes made.
—Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Mar. 2026
Indeed, later editors eventually added two more endings to Mark’s Gospel.
—Mary Foskett, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Things run long in part because the script has too many endings.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Accepting natural endings gives you space to build long-term peace.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
March Madness should be about happy endings, after all.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Neither requires action because the endings to their stories have already been written.
—Charlie Tyrell, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
Even storybook seasons aren’t immune to unhappy endings.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2026
There were heroic actions, tragic endings and lasting changes made.
—Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Mar. 2026
Indeed, later editors eventually added two more endings to Mark’s Gospel.
—Mary Foskett, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Things run long in part because the script has too many endings.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Accepting natural endings gives you space to build long-term peace.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
March Madness should be about happy endings, after all.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endings
Noun
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The finales begin April 23 with the Season 2 ender of CBS’ Matlock reboot starring Kathy Bates and run through May 27 with another classic-series reboot, Hollywood Squares.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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The victory continued a trend of strong play in series finales.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Temporary cessations of hostility, but no permanent closing of the moral and social divide between debtor and creditor, and no giving up on the thought that some lives matter more than others.—
Henry Freedland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In discussions with others, caution against leaping to conclusions.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Another great example of this in action is KPMG’s new early career program focused on human qualities such as critical thinking, data analysis, and drawing conclusions rather than technical know-how.—
Teuila Hanson,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Yet the homage to Badinter proved strikingly uncontroversial, with politicians from opposite ends of the political spectrum striving to claim him as one of their own.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Wyatt’s record-setting season ends at 17-8-1.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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Former leaders warn that the loss of institutional knowledge, combined with halts to the incoming pipeline of public health workers, may lead to a long-term crisis.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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Automotive industry analysts are forecasting that another microchip shortage could hit in the coming months, which could increase risks for production halts as costs skyrocket.—
Breana Noble,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Yes, a consolidation of the motion picture studios from five down to four would mean fewer jobs, less choices for moviegoers, higher tickets prices, increased leveraged rental terms on cinemas by studios, potential multiplex closings and depleting ticket sales.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2026
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Some schools in Minnesota have already announced closings or shifts to virtual learning on Thursday as another round of winter weather threatens parts of the state.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Drivers should expect long-term lane and ramp closures between Burleigh Street and Good Hope Road, along with some overnight work.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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These stores will have some location closures for Easter, or are expected to be closed based on recent holiday closures.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Endings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endings. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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