wind up

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finish v.
conclusion n.

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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wind up

The Times newspaper has reported, external allegations that Alaba attempted to wind up one of his business before settling one of two bounce back loans he had taken out.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

Despite their serious intent, some disinformation operations wind up close to farce.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

Otherwise you could wind up behind the wheel.

From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026

That can help you identify and address key issues and do your due diligence — whether you wind up hiring an adviser or not.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026

“Officer Myerson. You need a little weekend work, or you wind up leaving the force, any reason, you give us a call. We always need good men. You got my card?”

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman

wind up

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