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Definitions

tail end

NOUN
tail
Synonyms
WEAK
appendage behind butt end buttocks caudal appendage conclusion empennage end extremity fag end hind end hind part hindmost part last part posterior rear rear end rump stub tag end tailpiece tush wagger

Example Sentences

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“I literally thought to myself, ‘Well, I made it to the tail end of the series.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

"Unfortunately, natural processes are often accelerated by meteorological phenomena, such as the tail end of storm Oriana", he said.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

The median price of an existing home was $276,900 at the tail end of that year.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

At the tail end of 2025, lines to purchase one of the “Marty Supreme”-branded windbreakers, specially made by sportswear brand Nahmias, stretched as far as the eye could see.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026

I knew the routine by heart—at this very moment, the tail end of the Grand Spectacle was exiting and Lottie, the aerialist, was ascending her rigging in the center ring.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.