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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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“Ultimately you end up maybe making more from what we call penny profit … more in absolute dollars, but maybe the percent margin had to shrink,” Kempczinski said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

In rotating, the charity receives less and you end up paying more tax.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Mark believes the closure of either of the respite centres would lead to increased costs because children would end up in hospital.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

With analysts forecasting 2026 earnings of more than $56 a share, Micron’s payout ratio should end up under 2%.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

I try to silence her with a stare, like Michelle does to just about everyone, but Pua merely smiles back and I end up giving in.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila