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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The Aces finished with 40-plus points in the paint for the ninth straight game. ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 Thomas scored nine of her 16 points in the fourth quarter and finished with seven rebounds and nine assists. Kai Dizon, Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026 Cooke finished with 16 points off the bench for Seattle (7-28), which led 47-33 at halftime. CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 The inside is lined with a spread like Nutella, cookie butter, strawberry jam or peanut butter, then filled with soft serve and finished with fruit, drizzles and toppings. Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 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 17 Aug. 2026.

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