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as in to end
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
try to wind up the performance, as we're almost out of time
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as in to stop
to come to an end
her speeches usually wind up with one last joke
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as in ending
the last part of a process or action
wait until the windup of your sales pitch before giving up any information about the product's price point
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Recent Examples of wind up
Mike Sando, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Few would have guessed it at the time, but Carty’s 1970 All-Star selection would wind up as his only one.
—Victor Mather, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 28 June 2024
Known for his quirky windups, Cortes sped up his delivery and shuffled his feet on a would-be third strike against Chicago’s Corey Julks in the sixth inning of Friday’s 4-2 win, but home plate umpire Laz Diaz waved off the pitch, prompting an argument from the pitcher and Boone.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 May 2024
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On Washington: Will allowing two kick-return touchdowns in the fourth quarter and missing an extra point that would have forced overtime during an inexplicable home defeat to the Dallas Cowboys wind up defining this once-promising Commanders season?
—Mike Sando, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Few would have guessed it at the time, but Carty’s 1970 All-Star selection would wind up as his only one.
—Victor Mather, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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Such a windup suggested that a rerun of their infamous 2020 debate was coming, with Trump casting himself in the role, once again, of rogue gasbag.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 28 June 2024
Known for his quirky windups, Cortes sped up his delivery and shuffled his feet on a would-be third strike against Chicago’s Corey Julks in the sixth inning of Friday’s 4-2 win, but home plate umpire Laz Diaz waved off the pitch, prompting an argument from the pitcher and Boone.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wind up
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Amazon’s Black Friday sale ends on Friday, November 29 at 11:59 pm PST.Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Brees completed 28 of 50 passes for 341 yards. 2013 — David Fales throws for 543 yards and six touchdowns in an entertaining showdown with Derek Carr and San Jose State ends No. 16 Fresno State’s run toward a possible BCS bowl with a 62-52 victory.Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
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Donations dwindle, while volunteers from the opposite side of the country stop coming or divert to another disaster.Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024
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Johnny can’t stop holding onto his baggage with Kreese, but Daniel is dealing with something even bigger.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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In 1789, George Washington called for a national day of Thanksgiving so that everyone could express gratitude for the happy ending of the country's war of independence and the successful ratification of the American Constitution.Pia Lauritzen, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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The most shocking part of The Madness ending is that the big conspiracy at the heart of Muncie’s problems wasn’t a conspiracy at all.Barry Levitt, TIME, 28 Nov. 2024
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The Demons finished 7-4 in their first season back in 4A. Next week: Heritage at Pueblo West, TBA Want more sports news?Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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Relatively few young people have the grit and determination to finish a 2,200-mile, 900,000-vertical-foot hike like the Appalachian Trail.Mary Beth “Mouse” Skylis, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
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Walmart This offer is available for new, expired, monthly, and trial Walmart+ members.Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
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But how long ago did that redundant, overcooked and hollow rallying cry expire?Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
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However, this conclusion is not universally accepted.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Following the conclusion of the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders Black Friday Football game on Amazon Prime Video, Snoop will take the stage at 7 p.m. ET.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
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In September, the District Court of Nuremberg-Fürth dismissed Adidas’ case, ruling that the claims of trademark infringement and unfair competition were unfounded, and concluding that the differences between the two logos were significant enough to prevent consumer confusion.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Justice Department in June concluded a 3-year investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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After Veda's sudden death, the company had ceased production, with fans and collectors willing to pay exorbitant amounts for one of the original 28 games that were created.Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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This philosophical novel consists of the diary entries of a woman for whom the days have ceased to pass.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Wind up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wind%20up. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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