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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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“It became clear that we were going to wind up in a healthcare crisis,” said Jim Mangia, chief executive of St. John’s Community Health, who is helping lead the effort.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

At this point, it’s not even certain who will wind up favored.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Washington could wind up subsidizing Spirit’s money-losing business indefinitely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

And then both of us would wind up building cities in the storage room.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore