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

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 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

“Eventually we’re going to win this case, and I’m hoping to wind up with Scout,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

This month’s titles start out strong and wind up even stronger.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

He lost his last hundred guilders in the warehouse, which is still creating trouble for us: the men are wondering how a hundred guilders could wind up in the warehouse on a Monday morning.

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

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