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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
Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
When the sun moves away from the node, the season ends, and eclipses become impossible again.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
For married couples filing jointly, the phaseout begins at $200,000 and ends at $250,000, per the IRS.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
The boring lunch ends boringly, with the women sipping their champagne in silence, tucking into their salads, and ignoring the commemorative glasses that no one wanted.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
But Charli ends the album with a sense of faint dawn creeping in against the gloom.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
In 2026, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18, and ends on Maundy Thursday, April 2.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
But that might be where the agreement ends.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
By the end of the season, Siena ends the affair for good and moves on with another man.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Seven-foot sophomore post Matas Vokietaitis is going through some growing pains on both ends.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
When Ramadan begins and ends depends on actual sightings of the crescent moon.
—Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 5 Feb. 2026
Skimming was endemic among bookmakers, enforcement was brutal, and several of Manteris’s early acquaintances met violent ends.
—Dan Piepenbring, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
Margot Robbie’s current color incorporates face-framing brightness at the mid-lengths and ends of her front pieces, rather than the roots.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2026
Harrison traded Dončić believing that Davis, an elite player at both ends of the court, could pair with Irving to keep the Mavericks in contention for several years.
—Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
McCain could be another one of these guys the Thunder utilize in that second unit to stretch the floor and make good decisions on both ends of the court.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Core bonds strike a balance between the short and long ends of the yield curve, with a duration of six to eight years.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
But the movie ends when Cathy dies, distraught and brokenhearted over Heathcliff and having starved herself during her pregnancy.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
When the sun moves away from the node, the season ends, and eclipses become impossible again.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
For married couples filing jointly, the phaseout begins at $200,000 and ends at $250,000, per the IRS.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
The boring lunch ends boringly, with the women sipping their champagne in silence, tucking into their salads, and ignoring the commemorative glasses that no one wanted.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
But Charli ends the album with a sense of faint dawn creeping in against the gloom.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
In 2026, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18, and ends on Maundy Thursday, April 2.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
But that might be where the agreement ends.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
By the end of the season, Siena ends the affair for good and moves on with another man.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
The two are, in many ways, at opposite ends of the Democratic Party’s big tent.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Seven-foot sophomore post Matas Vokietaitis is going through some growing pains on both ends.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
When Ramadan begins and ends depends on actual sightings of the crescent moon.
—Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 5 Feb. 2026
Skimming was endemic among bookmakers, enforcement was brutal, and several of Manteris’s early acquaintances met violent ends.
—Dan Piepenbring, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
Margot Robbie’s current color incorporates face-framing brightness at the mid-lengths and ends of her front pieces, rather than the roots.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2026
Harrison traded Dončić believing that Davis, an elite player at both ends of the court, could pair with Irving to keep the Mavericks in contention for several years.
—Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
McCain could be another one of these guys the Thunder utilize in that second unit to stretch the floor and make good decisions on both ends of the court.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Core bonds strike a balance between the short and long ends of the yield curve, with a duration of six to eight years.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ends
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The owners of Big Bob’s Best Pizzeria, which opened in 2011 in the Rancho Del Oro area of Oceanside, announced on Instagram last week that their business will close its doors when their 15-year lease concludes at the end of this month.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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That concludes today’s newsletter.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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According to the death certificate from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, obtained by Rolling Stone, O’Hara’s immediate cause of death was a pulmonary embolism (a clot that stops blood from flowing to an artery in the lung).—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
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In between dancing and singing and falling backward in the hands of fellow performers, Bad Bunny stops at what looks like a bar on set to get a drink from none other than Brooklyn’s legendary owner of one of the last surviving Puerto Rican social clubs in New York City.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The deal includes the acquisition of the House of Creed by L’Oréal and gives the group the rights to enter into 50-year exclusive licenses for the creation, development and distribution of fragrance and beauty products for Gucci, once Kering’s current license for the business with Coty expires.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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The end of the immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota comes as funding for the Department of Homeland Security expires later today.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The young couple ultimately plans to get married, and Heathcliff – haunted by visions of Catherine – dies.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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However, Paxton’s opinion specified that requirement only applies in cases where an inmate dies on jail property, as opposed to, for example, in a hospital while still in custody.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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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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July pushes the genre of auto-fiction to new limits here.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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The scale of the challenge Precinct 2 went from managing roughly 20 miles of unincorporated roads to more than 200 miles as development continues outside city limits.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Neiry says the birds are intended for peaceful purposes, to help with search and rescue operations and to monitor infrastructure.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Suckers often grow at a much more rapid pace than the growing tips of the older branches.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2026
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This is one of the tips that came in.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Ends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ends. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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