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
After six hours of mistakes, misadventures, indifferent torture and even more indifferent murder, Black Rabbit finally locks in for 90 minutes in the homestretch as the last two episodes become a breathless pursuit through various parts of Brooklyn.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
Most impressively, Peralta has been at his best in the homestretch of the season.
—John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
By the time Journalism and jockey Umberto Rispoli began passing other horses and taking aim at Fierceness with the rally that had won him the Santa Anita Derby, Preakness and Haskell Stakes, the leader had spurted clear by 2-1/2 lengths turning into the homestretch.
—Kevin Modesti, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The inside move of a Thoroughbred on the homestretch, the last roll of the dice—such moments pulse with urgency and splendor.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
Most impressively, Peralta has been at his best in the homestretch of the season.
—John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
By the time Journalism and jockey Umberto Rispoli began passing other horses and taking aim at Fierceness with the rally that had won him the Santa Anita Derby, Preakness and Haskell Stakes, the leader had spurted clear by 2-1/2 lengths turning into the homestretch.
—Kevin Modesti, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The inside move of a Thoroughbred on the homestretch, the last roll of the dice—such moments pulse with urgency and splendor.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homestretch
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Reigning semifinalist Westwood is a strong candidate for a better ending, too, returning most of its lineup.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Despite Powell's term as chairman ending, his position as a member of the Fed's Board of Governors doesn’t expire until 2028, NBC News noted.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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On Wednesday, Jerry, coach Brian Schottenheimer and team vice president Stephen Jones addressed the media in their end-of-the-season press conference where the Good, Bad, the Ugly covered every topic save for the moon landing.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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LeBron James didn't play due to arthritis and sciatica as Los Angeles' three-game winning streak came to an end.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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With Donna’s Banishment seeming almost a forgone conclusion, Cumming summoned the players back to a special morning edition of the Roundtable to just get the inevitable out of the way.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ball certainly didn’t have any issue getting into the action, posting a team-best 11 first-quarter points on the strength of making his first three attempts and banking in a running 3-pointer off the glass at the buzzer, signaling the conclusion of the game’s initial 12 minutes.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Finally, the winner was simply the highest-finishing driver among four remaining title contenders in the season finale.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
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That’s a far cry from the more recent format, when the final four drivers all competed in a one-race finale for the Cup title.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Edunomics Lab, a research center that focuses on education finances, says 85% to 95% of the money saved when closing schools comes from labor costs.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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See renderings of the new installation here and learn more about the closing, the new structure’s price tag, free shuttle rides and how state funds will help nearby businesses impacted by the project.—
Stephen Wilder,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Jan. 2026
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For homeowners, the couple's guilty pleas marked the culmination of years of financial strain and emotional turmoil.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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In the recordings, Neves Valente described the attack as the culmination of long planning.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Canada Goose Lawrence Puffer Jacket Designed with a water-repellent finish, the Lawrence Puffer Jacket can easily handle all kinds of weather.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Believe it or not, colors, finishes, materials, and styling all play a part in how warm and welcoming your home feels.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Washington State announced Miller as the program’s new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach on New Year’s Eve, bringing to a close a six-year stint coaching at Boise State, his alma mater.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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So, here are insights into the Giants’ top coaching target from someone who had an up-close look at what makes Harbaugh such a desirable candidate.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Homestretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homestretch. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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