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came to a head

VERB

reach a crisis

Synonyms

WEAK

cap climax conclude culminate end finish wind up

Example Sentences

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The woman said things came to a head during the Coronavirus pandemic when people were limited in the contact they were allowed to have with each other.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Tensions between the neighbors allegedly came to a head Sunday when the actor and his sons rode their motorbikes through the neighborhood, TMZ reported.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Things came to a head in the early 1840s when the case became a family battle over Julia’s citizenship.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

Israel's concerns came to a head during an unprecedented war between the two longtime adversaries in June last year.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Things came to a head a week ago.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz