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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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

It will be interesting to see how they fare once SpaceX begins trading and how quickly these funds wind up adding the stock to their portfolios.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Somehow I wind up standing in Angelo’s crowded foyer for nearly twenty minutes while half a dozen two-legged people sit.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

wind up

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