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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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Stocks with a particular pattern of implied volatility heading into earnings could wind up surprising the market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Either of the 6-1 co-second choices, Commandment or Further Ado, could wind up being favored at post time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

That is not to say that a certain percentage of college graduates, from elite colleges and otherwise, don’t wind up in situations similar to Mr. Hoffman’s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

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

“I might wind up at school here, with you. In a way, I hope I don’t get accepted so I don’t have to choose.”

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman