Definitions

ending

[en-ding] / ˈɛn dɪŋ /

NOUN

conclusion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

closure completion denouement finale outcome period resolution

STRONG

catastrophe cessation close closing consummation culmination dissolution epilogue expiration finish lapse omega stop summation termination terminus upshot wane wind-up

WEAK

break breakoff coup de grace desistance swan song

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beginning opening start

STRONG

commencement initiation introduction success

Example Sentences

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Ending a “two-tiered system” in which affluent and poor clients often have different results, especially when it comes to attaining bail, and eliminating courtroom bias are among his campaign priorities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Ending dual citizenship would force me to choose between the country of my origin and the country of my parents’ origin.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Ending a run of four successive defeats was a massive boost to Forest's bid to beat the drop under boss Sean Dyche, who replaced Nuno at the City Ground in September.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

Ending any beloved series comes with both anticipation and a lot of critics.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

But I keep Ending a way to get up again.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz

Vocabulary lists containing ending

Common Core Grade 6, List 3

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Common Core Grade 5, List 3

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Reading: Literature - Introductory

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