end up

British  

verb

1. (copula) to become eventually; turn out to be

   he ended up a thief

2. (intr) to arrive, esp by a circuitous or lengthy route or process

   he ended up living in New Zealand

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end up Idioms  

1. Arrive at, result in, finish. For example, He thought he'd end up living in the city, or We don't know how Nancy will end up. [First half of 1900s] Also see wind up.

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Example Sentences

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end up

But there would have been no way of knowing at the time which of the analysts’ many year-ahead predictions would end up being wrong, since each was made with equal confidence.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026

People in their 50s who end up leaving work to care for their parents often have a hard time saving enough for retirement.

From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026

After bowling, we typically end up at any one of our favorite Korean barbecue restaurants.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

It was suggested to last month's committee that because two thirds of callers end up in EDs anyway, Phone First was less effective than some other services at reducing pressures.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

“Truly, I feel terrible that you came all this way,” I end up saying.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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