as in ending
the last part of a process or action
they're now in the endgame of the negotiations for a new labor contract
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Recent Examples of endgame
The first step is for Washington to begin a dialogue with Kyiv and U.S. allies about the endgame.
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Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
After finishing the campaign, the endgame has players running through maps (individual levels with varying enemies, modifiers, and rewards), but the sequel tackles this concept differently.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
But some residents have struggled to understand the city’s endgame for the program when those living in RVs have only limited options.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
When both sides agree on their relative power, having marked their ambitions to market, the war’s endgame begins.
—Gideon Rose, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2025
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Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
After finishing the campaign, the endgame has players running through maps (individual levels with varying enemies, modifiers, and rewards), but the sequel tackles this concept differently.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
But some residents have struggled to understand the city’s endgame for the program when those living in RVs have only limited options.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
When both sides agree on their relative power, having marked their ambitions to market, the war’s endgame begins.
—Gideon Rose, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endgame
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The country singer could easily pull off these looks to blend in with Queen Bey or — possibly — a choir for the track’s ending.—
Danielle Gilliard,
WWD,
2 Feb. 2025
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The ending to this season should align more with the seedings.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Feb. 2025
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The Tennessean last week celebrated the conclusion of its inaugural Journalism Academy program for Tennessee college students.—
Cassandra Stephenson,
The Tennessean,
12 Feb. 2025
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With the conclusion of the 2024 NFL season and Super Bowl LIX in the rearview, teams are already eyeing prospects.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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At the end, after shaking out his ponytail, Haaland scored with his locks long and free, like the old muscular superhero He-Man.—
Amy Lawrence,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Louisville will likely hit 16,000 by the end of the year, Butler said.—
Eleanor McCrary,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Feb. 2025
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Prequel series Dexter: Original Sin will release its Season 1 finale this Friday, Feb. 14, on the Paramount+ With Showtime streamer; the episode will air on the linear Paramount+ With Showtime Sunday, Feb. 16 at 10/9c.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
11 Feb. 2025
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In between New Blood and the forthcoming Resurrection is Dexter: Original Sin, the currently airing prequel series that releases its finale this weekend.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Super Bowl is the culmination of the National Football League season and determines the champions of the sport.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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The repatriation of dead Americans is the culmination of a complex and emotional path for those involved.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Endgame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endgame. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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