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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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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 • Mar. 26, 2026

The retail pullback may reflect a broader uncertainty about the war’s escalation and a possible economic slowdown if the conflict doesn’t wind up soon.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Likewise, successful small-caps of all stripes eventually wind up in indexes like the S&P 500, making that a safer option for long-term investors.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

The teams could wind up facing each other again in the regional playoffs, but this night was Robinson’s to savor.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

But I was pleased also, because I did not want to see Mrs. Milgrom wind up on the bottom of a heap.

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli

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