end of the road

NOUN

end of the line

Synonyms

WEAK

cessation close closing closure completion conclusion consummation ending finale finish outcome resolution stop stopping point termination terminus

NOUN

finish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplishment defeat ending finale

STRONG

achievement acquirement acquisition annihilation attainment cease cessation close closing culmination curtain curtains death denouement end finis last ruin stop termination terminus wrap

WEAK

desistance end of the line last stage wind-up winding-up wrap-up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beginning opening start

STRONG

birth commencement creation failure forfeit

WEAK

initiation introduction

Example Sentences

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She called me to say, “I don’t know if this is the end of the road or not, but can you get down here and figure out how to get me home?”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

But in L.A., none is so iconic as the giant looming penguin that signifies milkshakes, burgers, oldies playlists and sheer Americana at the end of the road.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

When asked whether season three could be the end of the road for the show, Zendaya recently told Drew Barrymore's TV show: "I think so, yeah."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

That is unlikely to be the end of the road, however, as after passing muster with parliament it is expected to be put to voters in a referendum.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Finally, gasping for air, she climbed a hill and abruptly reached the end of the road.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

end of the road

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