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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
Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Much traditional research often ends without truly providing great insights and without generating any disturbance in the discourse.
—Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
So even half that would still be considered a financial success, though the concept likely ends here, as Todd Phillips says he’s now done with the DC Universe.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The pair said they were resigned to staying in the shelter until the war ends.
—Ruth Michaelson / Beirut, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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Instead, the Sun ends the final moments of the week on a happy note with its good pal, Jupiter.
—Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Much traditional research often ends without truly providing great insights and without generating any disturbance in the discourse.
—Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
So even half that would still be considered a financial success, though the concept likely ends here, as Todd Phillips says he’s now done with the DC Universe.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The pair said they were resigned to staying in the shelter until the war ends.
—Ruth Michaelson / Beirut, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ends
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Some similar dynamics inform the images of Jean-Michel Basquiat with which the exhibition concludes.Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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However, Pete Alonso’s time with in Queens could be coming to end as soon as the Mets’ playoff run concludes.Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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High on the agenda in Azerbaijan will be a global climate finance goal for after 2025, when the current goal of $100 billion per year expires.Mahalia Dobson, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Gorman, currently executive chairman of Morgan Stanley, chairs the Disney board’s succession planning committee, which is working to identify and prepare the company’s next leader before Iger’s contract expires.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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Also unlike last week, nobody dies, though Teen is wounded.Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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For example, what happens if a witch dies midtrial?Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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Based on my experience leading a web design and digital marketing agency, here are my tips for identifying the keywords that can help customers find you.Anthony Savino, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Police urge anyone who may have witnessed the crash to provide tips to its crash investigation team.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
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The book finishes up with game mehcanics for some of the famous residents of Night Vale that can be used as allies, rivals or enemies in the stories told by the game.Rob Wieland, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki finishes the season with a MLB record 262 hits.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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Prosecutors said that about 3 minutes and 10 seconds into the video, Neely ceases all purposeful movement.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2024
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Getting dressed ceases to be a compromise.Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
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Ocean Sun has developed a flexible floating rig that rises and falls with the waves.New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
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The demonic aspect of the show falls heaviest on Linda (Julie Bowen), Dylan’s mom, who begins feeling — and experiencing — an evil presence around her.Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
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Without mandatory breast density notifications, many women were unaware of the limitations of mammograms in their specific cases.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Employment Fairness Act also introduces new limitations on the types of criminal history information that can be considered.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Ends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ends. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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