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wind up

VERB
finish
Synonyms
STRONGEST
close complete conclude do end up finish up settle wrap up
WEAK
be through with bring to a close clean up close down come to the end determine end finalize halt liquidate terminate tie up loose ends
Antonyms
STRONGEST
begin introduce neglect start unsettle
WEAK
commence open
NOUN
conclusion
Synonyms
STRONG
breakup closing conclusion consummation denouement finale finish stopping point terminus windup

Example Sentences

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Those worries aren’t going away overnight, and credit woes could wind up hampering economic growth.

From Barron's

The biggest losers in this college sports free-for-all, however, may wind up being taxpayers.

From The Wall Street Journal

The iconic NFL franchise is searching for a new home—and it could wind up across the border in an entirely new state.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gartner predicts half of the companies that replace humans with bots in these positions will wind up rehiring people by next year.

From The Wall Street Journal

They were winding up the holiday when his platinum ring slipped off his finger.

From The Wall Street Journal

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