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

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Without structure and proper planning, employees could fall behind on deadlines and actually wind up working round-the-clock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

This year could wind up being historic for the IPO market, at least by cash raised.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

If you’re lucky, not too much of the medicine will wind up dripping down your adorable creature’s chin.

From Slate • May 17, 2026

Let’s say you roll into Grants, N.M., after dark on Route 66 and wind up at the South West Motel, hoping for a $75 room.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Now he might wind up someplace even worse than Big Tony’s!

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein

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