as in concluding
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as in end
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 cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
the best part about any dental procedure is its ending
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as in finishing
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 stopping
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 expiring
to come to an end
a book so good that you hate to see it end
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as in dying
to stop living
a great general, who ended on the field of battle
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Recent Examples of ending
Barry Levitt, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
With the gut-wrenching death scene, a comforting dog, the aging flash-forwards and the Heaven-like ending, did the series finale give anyone else Supernatural series finale vibes?
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 6 Dec. 2024
Derek Saul, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Advertisement The clashes have brought back to attention a civil war that has largely fallen out of the headlines despite never really ending.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The changing rooms and sudden aging—as well as the particular shade of green—recall a similarly mystifying movie ending: that of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
With the gut-wrenching death scene, a comforting dog, the aging flash-forwards and the Heaven-like ending, did the series finale give anyone else Supernatural series finale vibes?
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
That’s the lowest rate since the week ending October 18.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Advertisement The clashes have brought back to attention a civil war that has largely fallen out of the headlines despite never really ending.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ending
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Controlling Morocco will complete the audacious Chinese plan: The Strait, with Morocco at its southern end, is only eight miles wide.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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On the surface, this could mark the end of Baddoo’s tenure with the Tigers.Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The program also enrolled 194 people in its smoking cessation program, which led to 60 people quitting smoking.Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Dec. 2024
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What the deal entails The deal stipulates a 60-day cessation of hostilities, which negotiators have described as the foundation of a lasting truce.Tamara Qiblawi, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Bowman Distillery in Virginia uses port barrel finishing for enhanced fruity and rich profiles.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Cask finishing, putting a mature spirit in a barrel that previously held another liquid, has become extremely popular among beverage companies.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nothing is stopping you from trying out things.Adam Fayed, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z made a surprise appearance at the premiere to support their 12-year-old, stopping for rare photos on the red carpet.Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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This storyline provided intrigue at the winter meetings, which are concluding Thursday, but in this case there’s not likely to be fire where there is smoke.Phil Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While concluding his lengthy run as Captain America, Evans didn’t remain off the big screen for long.Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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People around the world have been dying to see how this one ends.Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
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The shooter approached from behind, opened fire, and left the Chief Executive of UnitedHealthcare dying on a Manhattan sidewalk.ABC News, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Juan Soto free agency sweepstakes could be nearing a conclusion.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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At the conclusion, we’re treated to videos and photographs of the real-life figures, including footage of the unit arriving in Europe, an interview with Derriecott King at age 100 and a clip of Michelle Obama paying tribute to two of the surviving women from the unit.Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Conservative commentators suggested recently that tariff discussions with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had led to a halt in migrant caravans crossing the border.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The truce called for a 60-day halt in fighting, which aims to end more than a year of war between Hezbollah and Israel that’s part of a wider regional conflict sparked by the devastating Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.Natalie Meltzer and Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Ending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ending. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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