ending

[en-ding] / ˈɛn dɪŋ /

NOUN

conclusion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

closure completion denouement finale outcome period resolution

STRONG

catastrophe cessation close closing consummation culmination dissolution epilogue expiration finish lapse omega stop summation termination terminus upshot wane wind-up

WEAK

break breakoff coup de grace desistance swan song

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beginning opening start

STRONG

commencement initiation introduction success

Example Sentences

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Arab officials said they have been talking separately with both sides, but that Iran has set a high bar for ending hostilities that is preventing discussions from gaining traction.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cruise stocks were surging on Monday at the prospect of a five-day delay in military strikes in Iran and “productive” talks about potentially ending hostilities in the Middle East.

From Barron's

Trivariate recommended betting on out-of-favor sectors such as airlines, metals and mining, and building products if the war appeared to be ending soon.

From Barron's

Iranian media however said on Monday that there were no negotiations underway towards ending the war.

From Barron's

The group’s flagship podcast “The TryPod,” which regularly brought in hundreds of thousands of listeners, would be ending.

From The Wall Street Journal

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