finish with
phrasal verb
finished with; finishing with; finishes with
1
: to have no further need for (something) : to stop using (something)
Could I see the newspaper when you finish with it?
2
: to stop being involved with (someone) : to end a romantic relationship with (someone)
She and her boyfriend had another fight, and now she says she's going to finish with him once and for all.
3
: to stop dealing with, working on, or punishing (someone or something)
When I finish with him he'll be sorry!
I haven't finished with you yet!
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Winkfield finished with 84 yards on 11 carries and Powell picked up 98 yards on 6 totes.
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Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2025
In addition, the Cavaliers finished with a 15-9 edge in offensive rebounds to outscore the Heat 26-12 in second-chance points on Wednesday.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2025
Sanders led the Buffaloes to a bowl game appearance in 2024 but will not make a bowl game and will finish with a losing record for the second time in three seasons after a loss to West Virginia Saturday.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
The Zodiacs, developed with astrologer-in-residence Karen Thorne and perfumer Jérôme Epinette of Robertet, are hand-poured in England and composed of a natural wax blend and finished with a pewter crest lid inspired by the personal heirloom from the Madame Grey estate.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
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Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2025
In addition, the Cavaliers finished with a 15-9 edge in offensive rebounds to outscore the Heat 26-12 in second-chance points on Wednesday.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2025
Sanders led the Buffaloes to a bowl game appearance in 2024 but will not make a bowl game and will finish with a losing record for the second time in three seasons after a loss to West Virginia Saturday.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
The Zodiacs, developed with astrologer-in-residence Karen Thorne and perfumer Jérôme Epinette of Robertet, are hand-poured in England and composed of a natural wax blend and finished with a pewter crest lid inspired by the personal heirloom from the Madame Grey estate.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
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“Finish with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finish%20with. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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