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!

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For bottoms, Levi’s and Sacai offer the Belted Wide Pants, a loose, mid-rise fit in continued selvedge indigo fabric, finished with Sacai’s specialty buttons at the belt loops and a matching denim belt. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 After finishing with just three receptions for 28 yards, Pickens is looking to put his lackluster season debut behind him. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026 He was targeted twice and finished with one drop and no catches. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026 Walker finished with a career-best 173 yards on the ground and set the tone on the first drive when his number was called on the first four snaps and seven of the first nine. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026 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 18 Sep. 2026.

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