in the end

phrase

Synonyms of in the endnext
: after all, ultimately
will surely succeed in the end

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But in the end, trying to time celestial events from S301 would be irksome. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 4 Sep. 2026 Even if there is a bubble, some good should come of it in the end, according to Shane Chesson, founding partner at asset manager Openspace Capital. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 Villa, in the end, had to fashion an agreement with Roma and Besiktas to ensure Abraham’s move got over the line. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Yet as hotel prices climb, so do guests’ expectations, and in the end, guests need to sleep. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the end

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First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in the end was in 1569

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“In the end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20end. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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