as in ending
the last part of a process or action
this project has been a lot of work, but we're finally in the homestretch
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Recent Examples of homestretch
The inside move of a Thoroughbred on the homestretch, the last roll of the dice—such moments pulse with urgency and splendor.
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Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
But Dinkins needed to galvanize Black and Latino voters in the homestretch.
—Jonathan Mahler, Curbed, 1 Aug. 2025
Then just as Dellinger had 60 years earlier in Tokyo, Fisher charged through traffic down the final homestretch, securing the bronze medal in the final steps.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 29 July 2025
To execute every shot in the final round – many of which feature water coming down the homestretch at TPC Twin Cities – to the best of your abilities.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 July 2025
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Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
But Dinkins needed to galvanize Black and Latino voters in the homestretch.
—Jonathan Mahler, Curbed, 1 Aug. 2025
Then just as Dellinger had 60 years earlier in Tokyo, Fisher charged through traffic down the final homestretch, securing the bronze medal in the final steps.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 29 July 2025
To execute every shot in the final round – many of which feature water coming down the homestretch at TPC Twin Cities – to the best of your abilities.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homestretch
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Steven Spielberg saw the original cut of the film prior to its release in which Katie dies, and convinced Peli to reshoot the more ominous ending where Featherston simply goes missing.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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Here's the ending of A House of Dynamite, explained.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Citing climate change concerns and the melting ice sheet, Greenland implemented a moratorium on oil and gas drilling in 2021—seemingly bringing all oil dreams to an end—but the government agreed that White Flame’s licenses were grandfathered and remained valid.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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The crypto investment amounted to less than 1% of the total assets managed by the board which was more than $162 billion as of the end of 2024.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Although that conclusion remains a subject of debate, the die-off of elkhorn and staghorn corals in Florida could bolster the argument.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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The conclusion, according to the researchers?—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
23 Oct. 2025
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The trailer for the upcoming fourth season of CBS‘ Fire Country teases the aftermath of the series’ emotional Season 3 finale, which, as Deadline reported exclusively, marked the exits as series regulars of original cast members Stephanie Arcila and Billy Burke.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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In the finale, Brandis pretends not to see the million-dollar stash in Maeve's possession and zips the bag back up, looking up as birds sing.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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In his closing remarks on Friday, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez urged member states to work together and arrive at an accord over the next year.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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Since the April 2022 closing of the $43 billion merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery, investors have been dragged into the muck.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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The awards evening is the culmination of three days of events in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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This culmination in Utah, this culmination in Park City, is going to be awesome.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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Welbeck passed out to Simon Adingra, then continued his run into the area behind Casemiro, timing his arrival onto Adingra’s cross, after a stepover by Lallana — a decoy once more — for a first-time finish.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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But this being a Phantom, no ordinary paint was used; the clear coat was infused with iridescent particles of crushed glass to give a shimmering finish called Super Champagne Crystal.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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Its $285 price target implies about 25% upside from Friday's close.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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Maar, an artist and photographer herself, had been Picasso's partner and muse for about seven years, and the relationship was coming to a painful close.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Homestretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homestretch. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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