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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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
Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Panarin finishes his Rangers career ranked ninth in franchise history in points (607), eighth in assists (402) and 14th in goals (207).
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Bill Shoemaker, the world’s winningest jockey, finishes fourth on Patchy Groundfog in his final ride at Santa Anita.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Arajai Burks, junior G Hill calls Burks a strong defender who finishes well at the rim and has good court vision and a reliable outside shot.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
Premium finishes in 2026 are limited to Aero Gray, Snowflake White, Soul Red, and Machine Gray.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 28 Jan. 2026
His son Max frequently finishes his work in school, and Dominguez said homeschooling could give the sixth grader more time to explore other subjects, like information technology.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
For example, the team that finishes top of the Champions League group phase will earn 12 points, double that on offer for doing the same in the Europa League and three times that of topping the Conference League standings.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Rice finishes cooking off the heat.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Having lived in London and Prague for about 30 years, the Sachs prioritized a contemporary European style, going so far as to bring many of the materials and finishes from across the pond, too.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
Warmer, more distinctive finishes such as burnished brass, bronze, and mixed materials are replacing matte black.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
The result of an enhanced dedication in the weight room has been a recent breakout, as underscored by her podium finishes.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
For the base, the artist used a mix of glossy and satin finishes.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Gone are Beast & Bounty’s pastel tones and rose gold finishes, replaced with a more masculine motif.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
This is especially the case with more matte finishes, which can be removed from a surface with too much wiping or too harsh a brush or cloth.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Leathered and soft-honed finishes will replace ultra-glossy finishes, and natural stone with movement and depth will replace flat, one-dimensional countertop materials.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
First place finishes for the Raiders included Raina Wu in the 100 free and the 200 free relay team.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Panarin finishes his Rangers career ranked ninth in franchise history in points (607), eighth in assists (402) and 14th in goals (207).
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Bill Shoemaker, the world’s winningest jockey, finishes fourth on Patchy Groundfog in his final ride at Santa Anita.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Arajai Burks, junior G Hill calls Burks a strong defender who finishes well at the rim and has good court vision and a reliable outside shot.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
Premium finishes in 2026 are limited to Aero Gray, Snowflake White, Soul Red, and Machine Gray.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 28 Jan. 2026
His son Max frequently finishes his work in school, and Dominguez said homeschooling could give the sixth grader more time to explore other subjects, like information technology.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
For example, the team that finishes top of the Champions League group phase will earn 12 points, double that on offer for doing the same in the Europa League and three times that of topping the Conference League standings.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Rice finishes cooking off the heat.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
While the clean-girl aesthetic required a precise hand, blurred finishes offer easier, effortless application.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Having lived in London and Prague for about 30 years, the Sachs prioritized a contemporary European style, going so far as to bring many of the materials and finishes from across the pond, too.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
Warmer, more distinctive finishes such as burnished brass, bronze, and mixed materials are replacing matte black.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
The result of an enhanced dedication in the weight room has been a recent breakout, as underscored by her podium finishes.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
For the base, the artist used a mix of glossy and satin finishes.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Gone are Beast & Bounty’s pastel tones and rose gold finishes, replaced with a more masculine motif.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
This is especially the case with more matte finishes, which can be removed from a surface with too much wiping or too harsh a brush or cloth.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Leathered and soft-honed finishes will replace ultra-glossy finishes, and natural stone with movement and depth will replace flat, one-dimensional countertop materials.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishes
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As required by state law and county policy, details of the complaint, the individual involved, and the substance of the allegation are not made public until the board completes its work.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2026
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Now, David Greaves completes his late father’s work, lovingly assembling the footage into a warm narrative that flows naturally from moment to moment.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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Both ends of the bridge have signs listing its height limit, and various other warning signs pepper the road leading up to the historic structure.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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By the end of the season, Siena ends the affair for good and moves on with another man.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Feb. 2026
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According to the death certificate from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, obtained by Rolling Stone, O’Hara’s immediate cause of death was a pulmonary embolism (a clot that stops blood from flowing to an artery in the lung).—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
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In between dancing and singing and falling backward in the hands of fellow performers, Bad Bunny stops at what looks like a bar on set to get a drink from none other than Brooklyn’s legendary owner of one of the last surviving Puerto Rican social clubs in New York City.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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There are five other Bridgerton siblings destined for happy endings.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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There’s something comforting about returning to the films that made the genre so beloved in the first place, where misunderstandings feel harmless and happy endings are practically guaranteed.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The abrupt disruption resulted in chip shortages and production halts at several automakers.—
Sarah Jacob,
Bloomberg,
14 Jan. 2026
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Conflict in Yemen has prompted air traffic halts — leaving about 600 tourists stranded on a remote island.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Under the current proposal, the regulatory pathway could also be imposed on Healthy Rivers and Landscapes participants if the State Water Board concludes the voluntary approach is falling short.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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The daytime talk show will end its run after its seventh season concludes in the fall.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After the Pay-1 deal term expires, the film enters the Pay-2 window, where the studio exclusively licenses it to another streaming platform for additional revenue.—
Joseph M. Singer,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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The last major nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the United States expires Thursday, ushering in an era without caps set by the world’s largest nuclear powers.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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History tells us that its unwise to take solid conclusions from short-term action in the Dow or any other index.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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To reach the new conclusions, a team of researchers analyzed Juno's radio occultation data, which essentially allows the spacecraft to peer through Jupiter's dense clouds in order to understand the planet's internal structure.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Finishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finishes. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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