as in concluding
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in end
the last part of a process or action
the plagiarism scandal was a disgraceful ending to a once-promising academic career
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
the best part about any dental procedure is its ending
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in finishing
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
let's end the meeting with a short prayer
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in expiring
to come to an end
a book so good that you hate to see it end
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in dying
to stop living
a great general, who ended on the field of battle
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ending
Cullen Jones, TIME, 22 Feb. 2025
Who doesn’t love being dazzled by a fantastical world, riveted by a twisty murder mystery plot, or emotionally destroyed by an epic ending from the comfort of their couch?
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 21 Feb. 2025
Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
The court ruled in his favor, ending the alimony payments.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ending
Noun
Tragically, there are far too many stories like mine that don’t have the same happy ending.
—Cullen Jones, TIME, 22 Feb. 2025
Who doesn’t love being dazzled by a fantastical world, riveted by a twisty murder mystery plot, or emotionally destroyed by an epic ending from the comfort of their couch?
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
After ending 2024 with successive Premier League defeats, Enzo Maresca’s side contrived to throw away a lead late on as Crystal Palace rallied to claim a draw at Selhurst Park.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
The court ruled in his favor, ending the alimony payments.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ending
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ending
Noun
-
The planet parade that began in January will then come to an end by mid-to-late February, as Saturn sinks increasingly lower in the sky each night after sunset, according to NASA.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
-
At this rate, Russia will be out of cash by the end of the year if not sooner.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian,
TIME,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
So, Margaret, the – the May 27 protocol agreement signed last May 27 sets forth that the phase two negotiation is much about two things, A, a permanent cease-fire, a cessation of all violence, and, in addition to that, the fact that Hamas cannot be allowed to come back into the government.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2025
-
This reduction is attributed to the cessation of clinical studies and workforce reduction.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Injuries, a declining offence and a disappointing bullpen all led to the club finishing last in the American League East.—
Kaitlyn McGrath,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
-
The class in Nebraska six years ago featured Omaha Burke’s Xavier Watts, who is finishing an All-America career at Notre Dame in the CFP.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
It can also be caused by significant stress, surgery, or stopping birth control pills.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
8 Jan. 2025
-
After stopping the vehicle, Jackson reportedly ran from the car with a gun in his hand, according to court records.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Former police chief Joe Chacon, who served in the role from 2021 to 2023, nixed a plan to do so after concluding that the sidewalks were too narrow and could not safely contain the swarms of people that flock to the area on weekends.—
Bianca Moreno-Paz,
Austin American-Statesman,
2 Jan. 2025
-
Resistant to sacrifice, the country was concluding that intelligence, integrity and mastery of the issues were not enough for presidential success.—
Jonathan Alter,
TIME,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Estate Taxes The federal estate tax exclusion for decedents dying in 2025 will increase to $13,990,000 per person, or $27,980,000 per married couple.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
-
In the summer of 1976, Alice left Clinton to be with her father, who was dying.—
Rachel Aviv,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Watching Jacob imprint on a horrifying CGI baby is one of the series’ worst moments, but Bella’s transition into a vampire is one of the best — and an effective cliffhanger for the saga’s epic conclusion.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
22 Feb. 2025
-
In other cases, workers are drawing their own conclusions.—
Karen Hao,
The Atlantic,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
For example, drugs can activate apoptosis or halt cell division in ways that mimic p53’s normal function.—
Prosper Obed Chukwuemeka,
The Conversation,
20 Feb. 2025
-
Last week, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze foreign aid, saying the blanket halt was based on dubious logic.—
Mark Mazzetti,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
Articles Related to ending
Cite this Entry
“Ending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ending. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share