end in (something)
phrasal verb
: to have (something) at the end
The word ends in a suffix.
The knife ends in a sharp point.
Their marriage ended in divorce.
The race ended in a tie.
Examples of end in (something) in a Sentence
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Other times, the case clearly will end in a long suspension or disbarment that the attorney decides to rush to that end.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
Construction on the New Hermitage, designed by Leo von Klenze, ended in 1851.
—Sarah Holzmann, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
Professional relationships can end in various ways.
—Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025
Forgetting to pay rent can lead to eviction; the sudden urge to race down a freeway could end in a crash.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2025
For the fiscal year ending in September, analysts expect Apple to report earnings of $7.34, according to LSEG.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
Chopra was appointed to a five-year term that would have ended in 2026.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
The last two Air Academy seasons ended in similarly heartbreaking fashion with the Kadets squandering double-digit leads in the Coliseum — including last year’s Final Four loss to Northfield.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 2 Feb. 2025
But after successfully raising his restriction from 16 minutes in the preseason to 28 minutes in his 28th appearance of the season, Ball is on track to play starter-level minutes by the time the regular season ends in April.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
Construction on the New Hermitage, designed by Leo von Klenze, ended in 1851.
—Sarah Holzmann, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
Professional relationships can end in various ways.
—Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025
Forgetting to pay rent can lead to eviction; the sudden urge to race down a freeway could end in a crash.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2025
For the fiscal year ending in September, analysts expect Apple to report earnings of $7.34, according to LSEG.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
Chopra was appointed to a five-year term that would have ended in 2026.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
The last two Air Academy seasons ended in similarly heartbreaking fashion with the Kadets squandering double-digit leads in the Coliseum — including last year’s Final Four loss to Northfield.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 2 Feb. 2025
But after successfully raising his restriction from 16 minutes in the preseason to 28 minutes in his 28th appearance of the season, Ball is on track to play starter-level minutes by the time the regular season ends in April.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
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“End in (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/end%20in%20%28something%29. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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