The term "end ran" usually refers to a tactic in sports such as football. It means to run around the end of the opposing team's line of defense to reach the end zone. Some common synonyms for "end ran" might include words such as "sprint", "dash", "rush", and "gallop". Other terms could include "flank", "circumvent", or "dodge". In business or politics, the term may also refer to a strategy that bypasses traditional channels, such as going directly to the top executive instead of following the normal chain of command. Synonyms in this context might include "shortcut", "bypass", or "side-step".