1
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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2
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
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
Could Tannenbaum and/or Spielman wind up working for the Jets longer term?
—Mike Sando, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2024
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
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Verb
The title comedians star as Chick and Wilbur, two baggage clerks who wind up in possession of Dracula and Frankenstein’s Monster.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
Could Tannenbaum and/or Spielman wind up working for the Jets longer term?
—Mike Sando, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
After a very long windup, Billy Crystal announces that Comedy Central’s The Daily Show — with Jon Stewart, but no longer with Jon Stewart — has won best talk series.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wind up
Verb
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After the video and song ended, the country singer continued playing the song on guitar, whistling, and later singing the chorus with some help from the crowd.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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With the first 12-team playoff ending, is the debate on how to settle the CFB national championship finally over?—
Stewart Mandel,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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But some also said the length and scope of the communications slowdown was unusual, resulting in confusion among staff as health agencies sought to stop or claw back communications, meetings and events to comply with the directive.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Identity fraud attacks rose by 73% between 2021 and 2023, and nothing seems to stop them.—
Rob Heidenreich,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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After escaping a calamitous train crash in the ending of the movie, Ethan realizes The Entity is stashed aboard an old Russian submarine, but a foe from Ethan’s past named Gabriel (Esai Morales) is also on the trail.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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Ending birthright citizenship a campaign pledge The ending of birthright citizenship was a key piece of the Trump campaign's Agenda47 policy platform.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In 1977, the Twins finished fourth in their division.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Bears finished 27th in total defense, a sharp decline from previous years.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Thus, as a reminder, don’t wait until the TCJA expires to do your estate planning!—
Darren T. Case,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The bilateral arms control treaty came into force the following year and is scheduled to expire in February 2026.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Shorts awards are doled out five days before the conclusion of this year’s Sundance Film Festival, which continues through Feb. 2 (both in person and online).—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Jan. 2025
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Japan and Russia are involved in a territorial conflict over the Northern Territories, a set of islands controlled by Russia after being taken from Japan by the Soviet Union at the conclusion of World War II.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Peter's story is obviously the center, but the others' flow out nicely from his and conclude at a clear place, if not totally satisfactory.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2025
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Taylor’s Eras Tour concluded on December 8, 2024, so her schedule is clear for football’s big day.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
29 Jan. 2025
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They were told that all such groups would have to disband and cease their activities, which included outreach to employers and employees.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2025
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California’s state and local governments can apply pressure by ceasing the collection of federal withholding tax dollars from their employees.—
Joe Mathews,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Wind up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wind%20up. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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