Definitions

end up

VERB

become eventually

Synonyms

STRONGEST

become come to be eventually be finish as play out turn out to be

STRONG

develop into evolve grow into

WEAK

wind up

VERB

to reach or arrive at

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrive at come to reach wind up at

Antonyms

WEAK

begin commence start

Example Sentences

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But what happens if the stars align, Scotland end up playing Australia, and the brothers end up playing against one another?

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

“She won by a very narrow margin, so she could end up having problems governing with a very aggressive opposition.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Dana shareholders will end up owning 49.9% of the new entity.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

We’ll see several startling upsets in this round that won’t end up mattering, along with a disheartening number of 0-0 and 1-1 draws.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

With these waves, I could easily end up going in circles and find myself back at the boat without even realizing.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

end up

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