1
as in completes
to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done
we should finish the painting of the house by tomorrow
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2
as in ends
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
we'll finish the concert before dark
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3
as in stops
to come to an end
the three-day race finished yesterday
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as in endings
the last part of a process or action
a pie-eating contest is the fair's traditional finish
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as in halts
the stopping of a process or activity
an all-out fight right to the finish
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Recent Examples of finishes
Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Construction could begin after the city signs off on annexation, plats and a new water well for the area, but the developer told council members homes are unlikely to be occupied until after ITD finishes its Karcher Road work, with full build‑out expected to take five to 10 years.
—Noah Daly
may 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
After the ship finishes offloading its crude oil, California will have to manage a deficit of roughly 200,000 barrels of oil per day.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Anyone who finishes the challenge can submit their trail log online to qualify for monthly prize drawings and other giveaways while supplies last.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Edison finishes the regular season tied with Marina for third place in the league standings.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
By the time the trial finishes, Halioua may already have had the drug on the market for years.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Prune immediately after the plant finishes flowering.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
Body heat finishes the job — mosquitoes home in on warm zones like the head and neck.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
This trendy clock offers a modern look and comes in four faux wood finishes.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Made from a biodegradable plastic and available in a variety of finishes that include lacquer, bronze, and a stone-like lyme, these armless, headless pieces—which start at $850 and can exceed $5,500 for solid bronze—recall masterworks like the Aphrodite of Cyrene.
—Elizabeth Kiefer, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Yet finishes alone do not create value.
—Zakkiyyah Terrell White, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Second-place finishes in 3A Traditional were earned by Lake Buena Vista’s James Yauger with a 650 total that was just five pounds behind Ewing at 183; Lake Brantley’s Morris Bygrave with a 660 at 199; and West Orange’s Luca Bruno with a 590 in the 154 weight class.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Designer Patrick Mele handled the interiors, which lean moodier and more layered, with darker paint colors, wallpaper, brass accents, and a mix of old and new finishes.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
The store also has additions like wood finishes, spacious fitting rooms and registers.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Alabama’s comeback win against Georgia remains one of college football’s most dramatic finishes.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
West Orange finishes the season 20-13.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Construction could begin after the city signs off on annexation, plats and a new water well for the area, but the developer told council members homes are unlikely to be occupied until after ITD finishes its Karcher Road work, with full build‑out expected to take five to 10 years.
—Noah Daly
may 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
After the ship finishes offloading its crude oil, California will have to manage a deficit of roughly 200,000 barrels of oil per day.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Anyone who finishes the challenge can submit their trail log online to qualify for monthly prize drawings and other giveaways while supplies last.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Edison finishes the regular season tied with Marina for third place in the league standings.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
By the time the trial finishes, Halioua may already have had the drug on the market for years.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Prune immediately after the plant finishes flowering.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
Body heat finishes the job — mosquitoes home in on warm zones like the head and neck.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Noun
The same aesthetic and spontaneous curves extend to the lobby bar area, which is enlivened by bronze plaster finishes and was achieved with the manual work of mill workers on-site.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
This trendy clock offers a modern look and comes in four faux wood finishes.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Made from a biodegradable plastic and available in a variety of finishes that include lacquer, bronze, and a stone-like lyme, these armless, headless pieces—which start at $850 and can exceed $5,500 for solid bronze—recall masterworks like the Aphrodite of Cyrene.
—Elizabeth Kiefer, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Yet finishes alone do not create value.
—Zakkiyyah Terrell White, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Second-place finishes in 3A Traditional were earned by Lake Buena Vista’s James Yauger with a 650 total that was just five pounds behind Ewing at 183; Lake Brantley’s Morris Bygrave with a 660 at 199; and West Orange’s Luca Bruno with a 590 in the 154 weight class.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Designer Patrick Mele handled the interiors, which lean moodier and more layered, with darker paint colors, wallpaper, brass accents, and a mix of old and new finishes.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
The store also has additions like wood finishes, spacious fitting rooms and registers.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Alabama’s comeback win against Georgia remains one of college football’s most dramatic finishes.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishes
Verb
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April 15, 2015 Invincible at Oracle A 133-126 win over the Denver Nuggets completes a franchise-best 67-15 record and 39-2 at home.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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The reserve is already poised to fall to its lowest level since 1982 if the administration completes the full release.—
Grant Smith,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
Verb
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What happens once the tour wraps, the season ends, the algorithm cools or the headlines wane?—
Sandra Richards,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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The Senate passed its own version of the larger health bill so both chambers will have to find compromise before session ends May 18.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Luke then successfully stops two blasts from the training remote while not being able to see.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
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Kathryn Stockett, who published her blockbuster novel The Help in 2009, is back with her first new book in 17 years—The Calamity Club—and she’s headed to Alabama on one of her first book tour stops.—
Southern Living Editors,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Without giving too much away about the endings of Caveat and Oddity, McCarthy (like Ohm) leans toward the bleak and open-ended.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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These periods tend to bring sudden news, endings, breakthroughs or a turning point.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Former leaders warn that the loss of institutional knowledge, combined with halts to the incoming pipeline of public health workers, may lead to a long-term crisis.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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Automotive industry analysts are forecasting that another microchip shortage could hit in the coming months, which could increase risks for production halts as costs skyrocket.—
Breana Noble,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The film conveniently concludes in 1988, five years before Chandler’s abuse allegations came to light.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Powell, meanwhile, is set to step down as Fed chair when his term concludes on May 15, capping an eight-year tenure as the leader of the central bank.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That expires in 2028, with the end of his term, and will add $91 billion to the deficit.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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When time expires, the highest bidder wins and checkout happens automatically.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Baldoni’s extensive filing also made its way online, with court documents available for internet sleuths to pick through and draw their own conclusions.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The chatbots then walked back some of their original conclusions, with Claude specifically noting that its original planning horizon was too short.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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“Finishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finishes. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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