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verb

Definition of dead-endsnext
present tense third-person singular of dead-end
as in ends
to come to an end after several fruitless years, the research seems to have simply dead-ended

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dead ends

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noun

plural of dead end
1
as in secondary roads

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as in bottlenecks

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dead-ends
  1. ends
  2. stops
  3. highways
  4. dilemmas
  5. halts
  6. pickles
  7. expires
  8. closes
Verb
  • As the mourning ends, forcing his return, Anand must decide the fate of his relationship born under duress.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There'll be another chance to catch meteors before the year ends.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of ends
Verb
  • The delicate, detailed little top that stops at the ribcage gives enough grace and space for the billowing bottom half, with sheer panels and dramatic, diaphanous cuffs.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
  • About three minutes into the video, Neely stops moving.
    Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of stops
Noun
  • In preparation for the Games, Leavitt said, Utah invested in infrastructure improvements, including light rail and major highways, creating lasting benefits for both residents and visitors.
    Chris DiLella, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Additionally, malls are typically well-located near major intersections, highways and public transportation, providing convenience to future residents.
    Chris Westfall, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of highways
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  • Chief among these dilemmas is the portrayal of violence.
    Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Some of the challenges include balancing business goals with ethical considerations, facing dilemmas when pressured to cut corners or prioritize short-term gains and incurring costs and time delays to ethically source supply chains.
    Ken Sterling, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of dilemmas
Verb
  • Orange County halts funding its election supervisor Improper spending?
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Orange County halts funding its election supervisor Improper spending?
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of halts
Noun
  • Get your little buns, get your little pickles, a fun mustard or two, delightful.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Highly acidic foods like pickles and tomatoes will react with the can after an extended period of time, causing both taste and texture changes so pay particularly close attention to expiration dates on these items.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of pickles
Verb
  • But he has been hurt far too frequently over his four seasons in Chicago for the Bears not to seek an upgrade this offseason when Jenkins’ rookie contract expires.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • After the promotion expires, customers in the extended home delivery zone will see an extended range delivery fee.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of expires
Noun
  • The deadline to sign the petition is Monday night, which is the day Pennsylvania’s voter registration closes.
    Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
  • The deadline to sign the petition is Monday night, which is the day Pennsylvania’s voter registration closes.
    Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of closes
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