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as in done
facing certain defeat, disaster, or death since there was no way it could possibly make up the scoring deficit, the team knew that it was finished

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finished

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verb

past tense of finish
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Recent Examples of finished
Adjective
Make sure the finished version flows naturally. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 The finished product ended up taking a much gentler tone than a typical Patricia Highsmith joint. Brent Lang, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
The responsibility of a designer was not lost on Ruzzin, who said that some projects took months if not years to complete, whereas his team finished some designs on their first attempt. Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025 The 24-year-old finished tied for 13th at the British Masters with an 8-under score, giving him enough points to displace Lowry. Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for finished
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finished
Adjective
  • Owner Jason Boso fixed that, infusing $2 million into the 10-year-old bar on better bathrooms, a covered section of the patio and a re-done kitchen.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 3 Apr. 2023
Verb
  • If a move can’t be completed in under two minutes, break it down until the next click is obvious.
    Curt Steinhorst, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • When under pressure this season, Robertson completed just two of his seven attempts for 13 yards and three interceptions.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Once the inning ended a few minutes later, New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza met Manaea in the dugout and led him down the tunnel.
    Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Hearing for ethics complaint investigation findings delayed The Wausau Ethics Board ended its own investigation into the incident in July.
    Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That alone is amazing, said Timbrook, Depue and a representative for the soft body armor vest that stopped a bullet from piercing the officer’s chest.
    Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Clearly, when the justice reform was stopped was one point in time, in [20]21.
    Leila Fadel, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Slickers County Ice Cream No trip to Prince Edward County is complete without a stop at this beloved small-batch ice cream shop.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
  • At that point, a new Border War chapter was all but complete, and this one came with huge moments, plot twists, momentum swings, the works.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Earlier this spring, the Globe concluded its investigation.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • It is said the bees gathered at the cemetery, resting on the tent over the grave and on the floral displays, returning to their hives after the service concluded.
    Elizabeth Bass Parman, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Clark County Fire Department said that tunnel boring operations had been temporarily halted at the site pending an ongoing accident investigation.
    Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Preseason injuries and an abysmal start to the game halted any opportunity for the Dolphins to dominate on the ground, but where does that leave them moving forward?
    Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The main airport is on the Dutch side and known for its incredible plane spotting with the chance to see low-flying aircraft right from the nearby beach and snap memorable photos from the ocean or the sand with an up-close plane in the background.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2025
  • More than a parade, the Tour brings the cars into the streets and communities of the Monterey Peninsula, offering rare, up-close access to both machines and drivers.
    Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025

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“Finished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finished. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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