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!

Examples of finish with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Andrews finished with 11 completions in 17 attempts for 188 yards and three TDs (two to Smith and one to Polk). —Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025

Topped with silky mocha mousse and a light cappuccino cream, the cake is finished with a chocolate drizzle and white chocolate curls, creating a visually striking presentation. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025

The teams are all fairly evenly matched, and the Seahawks finished with the same record as the division champion Los Angeles Rams last season. —Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025

For the Current to eclipse the points-per-game mark of the 2018 Courage, KC needs to finish with at least 62 points. —Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025