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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1
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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2
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
Riley Jones, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Bowers takes over from previous Board Chair, Bob Bagby, CEO of B&B Theatres, who finishes his two-year term this week.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Who finishes fourth in Jets goal scoring, though?
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The ride starts at the Upper Ramble in Fayetteville and finishes at the Sam's Club home office in Bentonville.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
Venus finishes its run in Virgo in your partnership sector, highlighting what balance and reciprocity really feel like.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
Click Relaunch when the update finishes.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Dear Dahlia Petal Drop Blush is a liquid blush with one of the glowiest, most soft-focus finishes out there.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Oct. 2025
Director Steven Cantor’s documentary Four Down, which is based on Schuyler’s story, premiered earlier this year at the Sunscreen Film Festival and is being held for release once Not Without Hope finishes its theatrical and VOD run.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
Every detail reflects Edelweiss’s artistry, including the distinctive finishes.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
Freeland-Curry averaged 21 wins per season in 13 years at NSU, leading the Sharks to four Elite Eight finishes in the NCAA Tournament.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
There are four lace color options and eyelet finishes are offered in black, gold and silver.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Dear Dahlia Petal Drop Blush is, simply put, a liquid blush with one of the most glowy, soft finishes out there.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
O’Connor was a columnist at various major outlets who earned multiple first-place finishes in contests run by the Society of Professional Journalists, Associated Press Sports Editors, Pro Football Writers of America, and Golf Writers Association of America.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Henderson used a lot of wood finishes throughout—on floors, ceilings, and built-ins.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Her cha cha scored an 18 out of 30, one of the lowest finishes of the night.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
At the bottom, a sneaker enthusiast-favorite translucent rubber outsole finishes off the look.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Bowers takes over from previous Board Chair, Bob Bagby, CEO of B&B Theatres, who finishes his two-year term this week.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Who finishes fourth in Jets goal scoring, though?
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The ride starts at the Upper Ramble in Fayetteville and finishes at the Sam's Club home office in Bentonville.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
Venus finishes its run in Virgo in your partnership sector, highlighting what balance and reciprocity really feel like.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
Click Relaunch when the update finishes.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Dear Dahlia Petal Drop Blush is a liquid blush with one of the glowiest, most soft-focus finishes out there.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Oct. 2025
Director Steven Cantor’s documentary Four Down, which is based on Schuyler’s story, premiered earlier this year at the Sunscreen Film Festival and is being held for release once Not Without Hope finishes its theatrical and VOD run.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
Vinegar can damage some finishes and the protective coating on some wood cabinets may have degraded over time.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
Every detail reflects Edelweiss’s artistry, including the distinctive finishes.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
Freeland-Curry averaged 21 wins per season in 13 years at NSU, leading the Sharks to four Elite Eight finishes in the NCAA Tournament.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
There are four lace color options and eyelet finishes are offered in black, gold and silver.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Dear Dahlia Petal Drop Blush is, simply put, a liquid blush with one of the most glowy, soft finishes out there.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
O’Connor was a columnist at various major outlets who earned multiple first-place finishes in contests run by the Society of Professional Journalists, Associated Press Sports Editors, Pro Football Writers of America, and Golf Writers Association of America.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Henderson used a lot of wood finishes throughout—on floors, ceilings, and built-ins.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Her cha cha scored an 18 out of 30, one of the lowest finishes of the night.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishes
Verb
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Coronal holes can persist for months, reappearing every 27 days or so as the sun completes one solar rotation.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Accessories, from silk scarves to bold belts, provided the finishing touches, underscoring how detail completes the narrative of a look.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Chernow’s Hamilton ends there; widowed Eliza gets a scant nine pages.—
Jane Kamensky,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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The fight for justice never ends as Benson and her squad provide a tireless voice for the voiceless.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That’s also why the artist chose not to include any United States stops on his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour over concerns about potential ICE raids at his concerts.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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After getting blown up by a double-team block on a passing play, Ray bounced back and made a pair of run stops around the line of scrimmage over the span of just four plays.—
Mike Kaye
October 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
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Season 27, episode 2 of the crime procedural featured distinct endings on NBC and on Peacock, and neither platform featured the footage that was broadcast on the other in the show's closing moments.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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Week 4 of the NFL season saw a number of endings, two of which were season ending.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This lease is intended to give the company the opportunity to establish a strong presence in the market, and the goal is to secure a permanent location once the residency concludes.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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The career-spanning anthology includes the first-ever reissue of their 1973 debut single and concludes with a live recording the final song Lee, Lifeson and Peart played together during the 2015 R40 Tour closer at The Forum.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The monetary policy comments came shortly after a CNBC report that Waller is one of five finalists to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell when his term expires in May 2026.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Berman, whose initial four-year deal expires after this season, was asked last month about the status of her contract negotiations.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Though later criticized for its methodology and sweeping conclusions, its shadow lingers.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
8 Oct. 2025
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Investigators detailed those conclusions in a lengthy memo last month recommending that the office not move forward in charging Comey, according to sources familiar with the memo's contents.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to Havel, this usefulness is so successful, so total, that the story, the history, ceases to exist.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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If an airport ceases service for more than six hours, you may be reimbursed for non-refundable expenses like flights, hotels, prepaid tours, and change fees.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Finishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finishes. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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