finish with

verb

finished with; finishing with; finishes with

: to have no further need for (something) : to stop using (something)

Could I see the newspaper when you finish with it?

: 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.

: 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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The tactile silhouette is finished with a small silver buckle outlined in crystals on the ankle strap. —

Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 Kuroda-Grauer later singled and doubled to finish with three hits. —

CBS News, 30 June 2026 At Bar Hugo in New York City, a sesame cone filled with horseradish crème fraîche, finished with Polish Osetra Sturgeon caviar and 24K gold leaf. —

Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 The delicate skirt skimmed her frame in weightless mesh, finished with floral lace appliqués and a silk charmeuse waistband that offered just enough coverage while maintaining the airy feel. —

Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for finish with