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
Tena Hadzic, a 21-year-old Croatian skier who encountered Nazgul down the homestretch, was initially shocked by her four-legged competitor.
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Ryan Newman survived a fiery crash on the homestretch of the 2020 Daytona 500.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2026
And that means the serious injuries multiple star players sustained in Week 15 could be major factors down the homestretch.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 15 Dec. 2025
The three-time reigning AFC champions have four games left on the schedule to make a run, and their homestretch begins with a matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Ryan Newman survived a fiery crash on the homestretch of the 2020 Daytona 500.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2026
And that means the serious injuries multiple star players sustained in Week 15 could be major factors down the homestretch.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 15 Dec. 2025
The three-time reigning AFC champions have four games left on the schedule to make a run, and their homestretch begins with a matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homestretch
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That’s a tragic ending that nobody who cares for animals wants to see.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The ending with Raiden and the others is all fans get in terms of a tease for a sequel.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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The loss marked an early end for the Frost, which had previously gone a perfect 6-0 when facing elimination in the PWHL playoffs, and halted the team’s quest for a rare threepeat.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The goal is to have everything moved by the end of July.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The chatbots then walked back some of their original conclusions, with Claude specifically noting that its original planning horizon was too short.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Officials have said the descriptions reflect observations made at the time and do not include conclusions about the nature of the phenomena.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Season two of the series is set to delve further into her character, Margo's backstory, while continuing the mystery after Abby's killer was revealed in the season one finale.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Following next Wednesday’s penultimate episode of The Boys, the series finale premieres May 19 in 4DX theaters, followed by its Prime Video debut the next day.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 May 2026
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In some cases, that may involve flexibility around closing timelines, occupancy dates, or smaller logistical considerations that can influence how an offer is perceived in a competitive environment.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Borrowers will often be able to float it down before closing and, in the interim, won't need to worry about any other incremental increases.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The scene was the culmination of months of competition across Montage’s 15 properties.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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The performance was the culmination of discussions that firmed up in September 2025, when the band agreed to a residency and set off on a sprint to assemble a four-act spectacle that captured the grit and grind of the group’s ascent.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Blending authentic heritage with a futuristic vision, the concept collection features the full spectrum of denim, from raw indigo to coated and overdyed finishes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Heat and moisture from a steam mop can loosen adhesives or damage laminate and hardwood finishes, even though the surface may look clean afterward.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Even though the major indices recovered mostly by the close, the intraday damage in semis, small caps, and long-duration growth stocks was a reminder of how quickly a narrow, crowded market can unwind when investors head for the exit.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Read All About It OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the witness stand in the company’s trial with Elon Musk, sharing his account of how their once-close relationship unraveled.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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“Homestretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homestretch. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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