finish with

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!

Examples of finish with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Chicago might not have Houston’s pass-rushing firepower, but Montez Sweat finished with 10 sacks in 2025, the second-highest total of his seven-year career. — Joseph Person, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Walk leisurely through the cloisters, sit on the terrace, and finish with a walk through Tryon Park. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

Shuler finished with seven tackles, including four solo, and showcased his physicality. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

Belgium's Julie Allemand finished with seven assists to give her an all-time record 111 in World Cup play. — CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026