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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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Crafted with the brand’s signature logo print canvas and finished with gold-tone hardware, it’s built for everyday use and will last you for years to come. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025 LaVine finished with six turnovers while scoring 13 points on 5-of-14 shooting. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 27 Nov. 2025 Six Heat players finished with double-digit points, led by a game-high 29 points from Herro. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Nov. 2025 Jayden McGuffie rushed for 268 yards and three touchdowns to finish with over 2,000 season rushing yards and propel Malden (4-7) to a 20-8 Greater Boston League win over Medford. Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for finish with

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“Finish with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finish%20with. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.

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