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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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They were wholly embarrassed in their first two shorthanded games and will wind up falling to a fourth or fifth seed with a first-round matchup looming against Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

As the company prepares for a public launch, experts have said SpaceX’s IPO could wind up a friend or foe to the space sector, which itself is no stranger to meme stocks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

She especially didn’t expect to wind up pitching New York City’s government on litter mitigation and revamping the bridge’s appearance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

I might never finish it, and it’ll wind up in the wastepaper basket or the stove.

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