homestretch

noun

ˈhōm-ˈstrech How to pronounce homestretch (audio)
Definition of homestretchnext
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 Iron Honor, another prerace betting favorite, tried to challenge Napoleon Solo down the homestretch but couldn’t come within a length of the winner. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 May 2026 The Lafayette City Council is in the homestretch of overhauling the city’s zoning code, an effort that began last year. — John Aguilar, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026 With Gustavo Dudamel’s final season as music and artistic director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic reaching its homestretch, the orchestra has announced the appointment of its latest not music director. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026 Spring has sprung, which means the 2025-26 TV season is in the homestretch. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for homestretch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homestretch
  1. ending
  2. end
  3. conclusion
  4. finale
  5. closing
  6. culmination
  7. finish
  8. close
Noun
  • Lakshmi and her husband, Manu, are Star City’s best (only) hope for an eventual happy ending!
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 10 July 2026
  • Here’s a breakdown of each character’s messy back story and the show’s surprisingly happy ending.
    — Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 9 July 2026
Definition of ending
Noun
  • Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
  • But stepping out of the Georgia prison proved not to be the end of the uphill battle the father of two faced after his wrongful conviction.
    — Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of end
Noun
  • The event offered a diverse mix of finishes and decisions, providing plenty of action beyond the main event's abrupt conclusion.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Yet, just hours after the conclusion of the second day of the NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets said goodbye to the LaMelo Ball era, sending him to Minnesota for Naz Reid even though the star guard loved it in the Carolinas.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
Definition of conclusion
Noun
  • New episodes drop Wednesdays, with the season finale airing on August 12.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • For the finale against Seattle, Conine started in left field while Esteury Ruiz started in right.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of finale
Noun
  • In a note on Tuesday, analysts reaffirmed their year-end price target of 7,100 for the broad market index, representing a 5% drop from the week’s closing level.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 July 2026
  • With the peloton boasting fresh legs, expect major fireworks in the closing kilometres.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of closing
Noun
  • Their sustained success isn't just a golden generation, but the culmination of a two-decade-long federation strategy.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • The All-Star start is the culmination of what’s already been great stretch — the best in Royals history.
    — Sam McDowell July 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Definition of culmination
Noun
  • With any luck, commenters would heed the call and spur them to finish, shaping the narrative chapter-by-chapter with the ardor of their emoticons.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
  • Elsewhere, the intentionally undone Amazona 18 bag, introduced at Loewe by Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, was back once again in a swathe of new colourways and finishes.
    — Alice Cary, Vogue, 13 July 2026
Definition of finish
Noun
  • The two world-class performers shared a sweet, genuine moment onstage as the song came to a close.
    — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2026
  • Its new price target of $7 suggests 46% upside from Friday’s close.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Definition of close

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