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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Miranda Kerr The Aussie babe wore a more classic look with yellow and colorless diamonds, citrines, and aquamarines, which was then draped in strands of pearls and finished with a pearl tassel. — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2026 Xavier recruit Taylor Carroll finished with five kills for Lyons (28-5). — Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Atlanta again held down Golden Stateâs Gabby Williams, who finished with 15 points on 5-of-18 shooting. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Former Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, who signed a three-year deal with the crosstown rival in the offseason, struggled in his Clippers debut and finished with 10 points on three-for-13 shooting. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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