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
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Edwards finished with 19 points, six rebounds and five assists Friday, but also committed five turnovers.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 11 May 2024
The Dallas reserve finished with 17 points in 19 minutes, while Kyrie Irving added nine points and 11 assists.drilled a 3-pointer, his fifth of the game, to stretch Dallas’ lead back to nine and quiet any chances of a Thunder comeback.
—Field Level Media, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2024
The Pointers were led by senior outside hitter Tate Garrett, who finished with 12 kills.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2024
The main plate and bridges get an anthracite finish with diamond beveling creating contrast at a distance, and fine transitions up close.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
Cardi topped the outfit with a tall black turban and finished with massive diamond earrings and a necklace, plus diamond-and-emerald rings and a bracelet to match her jade green manicure.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 7 May 2024
McHenry finished with 10 kills on 14 swings with six blocks.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
In the first playoff start of his NBA career, Wright finished with eight points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals in 33 minutes.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
Meanwhile, Hampshire, England rock artist Frank Turner is on track for a podium finish with Undefeated.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 11 May 2024
The Dallas reserve finished with 17 points in 19 minutes, while Kyrie Irving added nine points and 11 assists.drilled a 3-pointer, his fifth of the game, to stretch Dallas’ lead back to nine and quiet any chances of a Thunder comeback.
—Field Level Media, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2024
The Pointers were led by senior outside hitter Tate Garrett, who finished with 12 kills.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2024
The main plate and bridges get an anthracite finish with diamond beveling creating contrast at a distance, and fine transitions up close.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
Cardi topped the outfit with a tall black turban and finished with massive diamond earrings and a necklace, plus diamond-and-emerald rings and a bracelet to match her jade green manicure.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 7 May 2024
McHenry finished with 10 kills on 14 swings with six blocks.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
In the first playoff start of his NBA career, Wright finished with eight points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals in 33 minutes.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
Meanwhile, Hampshire, England rock artist Frank Turner is on track for a podium finish with Undefeated.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Finish with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finish%20with. Accessed 16 May. 2024.
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