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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
Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Cordell’s investigation prompted a March special election that gave the county board power to remove a sheriff with cause until 2028, when Corpus’ term ends.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
The board removed the Democratic Party booth from the fairgrounds for the rest of the fair, which ends Saturday night.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Their success is measured by their ability to improve their function long after their engagement ends.
—Pranav Dalal, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The deal, amended by Thailand's cabinet last month, ends a long period of uncertainty since work on the project began as far back as 2017.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The visits also are designed to keep a home life viable for an inmate, creating an incentive to stay out of prison once a sentence ends.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Sources said Bessent is waiting to interview current Fed members until after the blackout period surrounding next week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting ends.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Without spoiling anyone’s fate, suffice to say the movie ends on a cliffhanger, as a favorite character teeters between life and death.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Grab the ends of the bed sheet in the tub to lift the quilt, then carry it over to dry.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
There were some indications that the same thing is true in fish, where the elimination of equivalent hox genes also interfered with the formation of the rays at the ends of fins.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
To heel-hang a carcass, cut a gambrel stick, sharpen its ends, and push it through cuts made in the hock skin between the big tendon and the bone.
—Maurice H. Decker, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025
But as New Jersey families struggle to make ends meet, @Jack4NJ continues to talk about a 10% sales tax.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The pair were hit with several charges, including violating a corpse, defeating the ends of justice, and fraud, per the BBC.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
With the same playfulness of her makeup, Woods slicked the body of her hair in a bun on top of her head; her caramel-colored curled ends slinking around.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
According to Typology, apply a quarter-size amount, lather from root to ends, and massage into scalp.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
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Keep scrolling to check out more of the best super discounts hiding in Amazon’s outlet before the weekend ends.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Cordell’s investigation prompted a March special election that gave the county board power to remove a sheriff with cause until 2028, when Corpus’ term ends.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
The board removed the Democratic Party booth from the fairgrounds for the rest of the fair, which ends Saturday night.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Their success is measured by their ability to improve their function long after their engagement ends.
—Pranav Dalal, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The deal, amended by Thailand's cabinet last month, ends a long period of uncertainty since work on the project began as far back as 2017.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The visits also are designed to keep a home life viable for an inmate, creating an incentive to stay out of prison once a sentence ends.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Sources said Bessent is waiting to interview current Fed members until after the blackout period surrounding next week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting ends.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Without spoiling anyone’s fate, suffice to say the movie ends on a cliffhanger, as a favorite character teeters between life and death.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
Someday, yes, but not conventionally now (there are efforts underway to devise specialized LLMs that can achieve those ends, built for that vaunted purpose).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Grab the ends of the bed sheet in the tub to lift the quilt, then carry it over to dry.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
There were some indications that the same thing is true in fish, where the elimination of equivalent hox genes also interfered with the formation of the rays at the ends of fins.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
To heel-hang a carcass, cut a gambrel stick, sharpen its ends, and push it through cuts made in the hock skin between the big tendon and the bone.
—Maurice H. Decker, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025
But as New Jersey families struggle to make ends meet, @Jack4NJ continues to talk about a 10% sales tax.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The pair were hit with several charges, including violating a corpse, defeating the ends of justice, and fraud, per the BBC.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
With the same playfulness of her makeup, Woods slicked the body of her hair in a bun on top of her head; her caramel-colored curled ends slinking around.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
According to Typology, apply a quarter-size amount, lather from root to ends, and massage into scalp.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ends
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The report concludes that North Korea is far from adhering to its obligations under international law.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Thursday’s report concludes the investigation into the collision between a Bell 407, on a helicopter coordinator training flight, and a Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane helitanker during a 2023 wildfire near Cabazon, California.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Michigan doesn’t have a statewide protocol for notifying residents when fluoridation stops.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
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If those guardrails aren’t in place, the story stops being theirs.—
Kristine Johnson,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Powell, whose term as chair expires in May, also seemed to push back significantly against Miran and the White House during his post-meeting remarks.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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The rule expires a year later, on September 21, 2026, unless it’s extended.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Football is the framing device for this romantic fantasy about LA Rams quarterback Joe Pendleton, who wins the starting job, then dies in a traffic accident while biking home (thanks to angelic error).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Pierre Balmain dies on June 29, aged 68.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Although the show is based on the books, Han, who is also showrunner on the series, has teased that the endings may not be the same.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are hot seats and there are inevitabilities, unhappy endings to would-be fairy tales.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Broader Implications For Employees The decision underscores limits on OPM's authority.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Start with more manageable aspects of online safety when kids are younger, like disabling direct messages and limits on screen time, and build your way towards topics that will require a nuanced understanding of social dynamics online.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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Since late last year, China has ramped up its restrictions on exports of rare earths, even demanding proof that they will not be used for military purposes.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to Hobby Japan for sending over this toy and its option parts set for the purposes of this review.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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These tips must be passed on by a customer or, if there is such an agreement with an employer, through a mandatory or voluntary tip-sharing arrangement, such as a tip pool.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Read More Vogue Daily newsletter Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, every day.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Ends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ends. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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