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dead ends

The phrase “dead ends” has 2 syllables: dead ends

It's pronounced as /ˈdɛdˌɛndz/

What is synonym and antonym for dead ends?

In the thesaurus, “dead ends” has 102 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for dead ends along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for dead ends

Antonyms for dead ends

  • continues
  • draws out
  • extends
  • hangs on
  • persists
  • prolongs
  • protracts

Meanings of dead ends

  • noun
    1. A street or path that goes nowhere or is blocked on one end.
    2. A position that offers no hope of progress.
    3. A split end in the hair.

Example Sentences

  • Some career paths can lead to dead ends if you're not careful about your choices.
  • The investigation into the missing funds seemed to hit multiple dead ends.
  • Always have a backup plan in case your first option dead ends.
  • The maze had several dead ends, making it difficult to find the exit.
  • The road network in the area was confusing, with many dead ends and cul-de-sacs.

On this page you'll find 109 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dead ends, such as: Mexican standoffs, abates, alleys, alleyways, arterials, arteries, avenues.

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Related Words

deadlocks

halts

Main Streets

  • alleys
  • alleyways
  • autobahns
  • autoroutes
  • autostradas
  • autostrade
  • backstreets
  • beltways
  • branches
  • bypasses
  • bystreets
  • byways
  • causeways
  • circles
  • closes
  • corniches
  • crossroads
  • cul-de-sacs
  • culs-de-sac
  • dead ends
  • dual carriageways
  • high streets
  • interstates
  • lanes
  • laneways
  • mews
  • motorways
  • parkways
  • places
  • ring roads
  • secondary roads
  • shunpikes
  • side roads
  • side streets
  • superhighways
  • switchbacks
  • through streets

impasses

ways

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