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winds 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

Example Sentences

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One investment firm, Buttonwood Funds, thinks getting in at the IPO price is important—especially if the stock winds up soaring in the aftermarket on its debut day.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

They emerged with a multi-pod cluster built to withstand winds up to 90 mph.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

It genuinely could come down to the advice of whoever he winds up playing golf with next.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

However, this case argues those firms are culpable for business models designed to hold people's attention and promote content that winds up harming their mental health.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

We’re halfway through it when another feeling finds its way to my stomach, winds up, and spills.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak