Definitions

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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"Paraguay tried to wind up the France players, little shoves and nudges but not enough to get a yellow card," former Scotland winger Pat Nevin told BBC Radio 5 Live.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026

“There was the risk that in trying to achieve mindfulness, I might wind up losing my mind.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

No wonder so many Annapolis grads wind up working in government.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

The high volatility during Tuesday’s trading session could wind up being a momentary blip as the hardware-infrastructure buildup to support generative artificial intelligence continues.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

That’s why I always wind up coming back to my diary—I start there and end there because Kitty’s always patient.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

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