Thesaurus results for DEAD END

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verb

ˈded-ˈend

Definition of dead-end

as in to end

to come to an end after several fruitless years, the research seems to have simply dead-ended

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dead end

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noun

as in high road

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as in dilemma

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Recent Examples of dead-end

Verb

So Help Me God’s songs unfurl across five, seven, and even eight minutes, speaking on the perils of not knowing oneself, feeling suffocated by a dead-end relationship, and coaxing out the will to do better. — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026 Time confetti is basically a dead-end street to burnout, Brown adds. — Parents, 13 June 2026

Noun

Just before the anniversary of Guthrie’s disappearance, law enforcement hit another dead end. — Stephanie Murray, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 In missing persons cases though, investigators can often hit a dead end. — Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dead-end

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Verb

Whisenhunt was replaced by right-hander Jason Foley, who struck out Myers on four pitches to end the third inning.

— Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
The administration further proposed ending data collection on racial disparities in school discipline.

— Claire Sibonney, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of end

Noun

This creates a dilemma for submitters, who must decide whether to use AI to write or rewrite their materials to gain an advantage, despite rules against it.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
While synthetic alternatives solve the ethical dilemma, many of them are plastic-based and very difficult to recycle.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of dilemma

Verb

And, there are lots of studies out there that show many in my generation have stopped believing in the promise of the American Dream.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
His government has implemented policies that slow energy permitting and development, canceled billions in grants for hundreds of clean energy projects and spent nearly $4 billion to buy back leases to stop offshore wind projects.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of stop

Noun

Nvidia is slated to report quarterly earnings on Wednesday after the close.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Boise State football wrapped up fall camp on Saturday afternoon with its second scrimmage within the space of a week, bringing to a close a grueling 18 days of practices ahead of the start of the season in two weeks.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of close

Noun

Hentges put the tying run on base by plunking pinch-hitter Jahmai Jones, then Red Sox put runners on the corners as Andruw Monasterio beat out a potential double play ball.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026
Near the left corner of the 6-yard box, Pereyra turned and flicked a shot inside the back post.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of corner

Verb

Parched fields force hydroponic growers, vegetable farmers and fruit producers to halt harvests, sell off underfed livestock at rock-bottom prices and even return to mechanic jobs to survive.

— Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
The court on Sunday granted that request, halting authorization to use water from a new well until the legal fight is concluded.

— Will Weissert, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of halt

Noun

Authorities on Wednesday pre-emptively announced that roads leading to the port would be closed to non-emergency vehicles for seven days, according to state media.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Under the new collective bargaining agreement, each NHL team must sign a permanent emergency backup who will be at every home game and travel with the team to all road games (like a bullpen catcher in Major League Baseball).

— Michael Russo, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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