ended 1 of 2

adjective

as in finished
brought or having come to an end the recently ended season was one of the best that the baseball team ever had

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ended

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verb

past tense of end
1
as in concluded
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point let's end the meeting with a short prayer

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2
as in ceased
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end unfortunately, an argument ended their date, and they're still not speaking to each other

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3
as in stopped
to come to an end a book so good that you hate to see it end

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as in died
to stop living a great general, who ended on the field of battle

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Recent Examples of ended
Adjective
The way Vassilopoulos and her team have chosen not to define things like Alex’s gender identity feels very of the open-ended, label-resistant ways of the younger generations. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026 But for Hernon and his team, working with artists who ask open ended questions has had a measurable impact. — Benjamin Wolff, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 What's to be done with that information is a bit open-ended. — ABC News, 27 June 2026 For now, her comeback is open-ended. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 Tran independently called 911 to make a report that the truck driver caused a hit-and-run collision, telling police that he had been stopped in traffic when his vehicle was rear-ended. — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 10 June 2026 While nickel corner is sort of open-ended, Chau Smith-Wade and Corey Thornton can both play there. — Mike Kaye updated May 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026 In contrast, qualitative studies are more open-ended. — Ankolika De, The Conversation, 19 May 2026 These questions are intentionally open-ended. — Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Verb
Brent crude futures ended last week down more than 7% following signals from Washington that an agreement with Tehran to unblock the vital maritime chokepoint was in sight. — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 Edge rusher Jonathan Greenard is now in Philly, and he was replaced by third-year Dallas Turner, who ended 2025 on a high. — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Mark Lee ended his decade-long contract with SM Entertainment and left all NCT units in April 2026. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 But a fall on floor exercise effectively ended Leykin’s chance. — Nancy Armour, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 Adam Shapiro, vice president at the San Francisco Fed, pointed out that the drop in 55-plus participation since the pandemic ended is comparable to the drop during the pandemic itself. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 Ascension will star Balfe in her first series since Outlander ended its eight-season run on Starz. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026 The Dream’s five-game win streak ended Monday with a 109-87 beatdown from the Aces. — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The attack Saturday at a new In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls ended when the gunman, identified by police as 24-year-old Chad Williams, shot and killed himself. — Michael Biesecker, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ended
  1. finished
  2. concluded
  3. ceased
  4. stopped
  5. died
  6. up
  7. completed
  8. halted
Adjective
  • Made of eco-friendly shipping containers, Pittsburgh's bright blue container house features four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms spread across three finished levels, as well as a rooftop deck.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Bluesign System Substances List (BSSL) outlines consumer safety limits for substances in finished textile products.
    — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of finished
Verb
  • The incident came one day after the DEF CON security conference concluded in Las Vegas, and was first described on social media accounts that follow publicly available air-to-ground messages, known as ACARS.
    — Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The South Korean government investigation concluded that this was an institutional problem – mostly handled by one employee but done with the organization’s approval.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of concluded
Verb
  • Negotiations with the Lakers ceased when Leonard’s uncle, Dennis Robertson, requested a house, the use of private aircraft, guaranteed off-court earnings and an ownership stake in the team, according to Dan Woike of the Athletic.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The site became available on the heels of two bankruptcies and the ultimate implosion of Rite-Aid, which ceased operations in October 2025 after closing all of its remaining physical stores.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
Definition of ceased
Verb
  • Two national restaurant chains, Chipotle Mexican Grill and QDOBA, which had received peppers from Coast Citrus Distributors, stopped serving the jalapeños.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Both restaurants stopped using them, while Coast Citrus recalled the remaining product and notified customers.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of stopped
Verb
  • His attempt comes a year after a driver going 283 mph (455 kph) died trying to set a land speed record at Bonneville's annual Speed Week.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Marina came across a state driver’s license and a Social Security card for a man who died more than 10 years ago among Beloozerov’s possessions.
    — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of died
Adjective
  • The video starts with an up-close view of the shiny, 171-foot-tall (52 meters) Ship.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 31 July 2026
  • Here, your favorite chart-toppers reveal the meaning behind their new project, break down their songwriting process, and offer an up-close glimpse at life backstage.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Definition of up
Verb
  • The installations at the 500 delis were completed in April, but the city has not committed any additional funds towards equipping the thousands of bodegas that remain unprotected, Mateo said.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The seven whales joined Frankie and Bertie Botts, who completed the same nearly 2,000-mile journey from Niagara Falls to San Antonio during the first relocation last month.
    — Jared Ochacher, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of completed
Verb
  • Zhejiang raised its coastal typhoon alert to its highest level and halted port operations.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Canada halted production of its one-cent coin in 2012 and distribution in 2013 after a short transition period, while existing pennies remain legal tender.
    — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of halted

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“Ended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ended. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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