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end up

VERB
become eventually
Synonyms
STRONGEST
become come to be eventually be finish as play out turn out to be
STRONG
develop into evolve grow into
WEAK
wind up
VERB
to reach or arrive at
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrive at come to reach wind up at
Antonyms
WEAK
begin commence start

Example Sentences

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But ultimately it is Öpik's scientific work that gave him the chance to end up in Armagh.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Even when benefits do end up coming through, the endless chaos, changes to the program, and fear around access to food are taking a toll.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

From there, they may pass through treatment plants and end up in rivers, lakes, or oceans.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

They often end up in Spring Street bars, which more typically thrive on weekend nights but are still a draw to downtown.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

“I mean the point of it all. How can you be okay with this? Are we all going to end up just like this?”

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga