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
Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Royals’ offense finishes strong The Royals were plagued with an inconsistent offense this season.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
The settlement says that within 30 days after Amazon finishes its automatic payments, anyone eligible to submit a claim will be notified by e-mail and mailed letters.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
One of the banners that had been hung from the rafters inside the 32-year-old arena this offseason indicated that the Sharks had won the Presidents’ Trophy, which is awarded to the team that finishes atop the NHL regular season standings, in 2015-16.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Prime also has the exclusive rights to the Play-In Tournament — relevant in April if Denver finishes between seventh and 10th place in the Western Conference standings.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Mel and Andra introduce themselves while Sandra watches and finishes her sister’s sentences.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
One finishes those books unclear on the particulars but certain that this whole wild world was built to teach us something, which is pretty much the human condition.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Cabinet finishes, flooring, window styles, and exterior colors are all up to you.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The four-bedroom home features an open-concept design, a two-story family room, and a kitchen with high-end finishes.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
All bedrooms throughout the home are en suites with custom cabinetry and tile finishes.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Logano comes to Kansas sixth in the standings, riding a streak of three straight top-five finishes — his longest such streak since 2019.
—Reid Spencer, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Weins opened a showroom selling finishes and fixtures in an adjacent unit.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Even your lanterns, vases and planters can get a textured upgrade with rope trim or distressed finishes.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
In the last eight editions of tournaments in this category, the LIV star has one victory, two second places, and three other top 10 finishes.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
The interior showcases premium materials and high-end finishes, with Pininfarina’s signature elegance permeating the spaces throughout.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
From plaster finishes to beadboard, even wallcoverings, each approach has its own personality and level of permanence.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Royals’ offense finishes strong The Royals were plagued with an inconsistent offense this season.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
The settlement says that within 30 days after Amazon finishes its automatic payments, anyone eligible to submit a claim will be notified by e-mail and mailed letters.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
One of the banners that had been hung from the rafters inside the 32-year-old arena this offseason indicated that the Sharks had won the Presidents’ Trophy, which is awarded to the team that finishes atop the NHL regular season standings, in 2015-16.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Prime also has the exclusive rights to the Play-In Tournament — relevant in April if Denver finishes between seventh and 10th place in the Western Conference standings.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Mel and Andra introduce themselves while Sandra watches and finishes her sister’s sentences.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
One finishes those books unclear on the particulars but certain that this whole wild world was built to teach us something, which is pretty much the human condition.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Cabinet finishes, flooring, window styles, and exterior colors are all up to you.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
The building is marketed as a luxury affordable housing community with its upscale finishes, stainless appliances and other amenities, according to Kevin McDonell, regional project partner for the developer Lincoln Avenue Communities.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The four-bedroom home features an open-concept design, a two-story family room, and a kitchen with high-end finishes.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
All bedrooms throughout the home are en suites with custom cabinetry and tile finishes.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Logano comes to Kansas sixth in the standings, riding a streak of three straight top-five finishes — his longest such streak since 2019.
—Reid Spencer, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Weins opened a showroom selling finishes and fixtures in an adjacent unit.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Even your lanterns, vases and planters can get a textured upgrade with rope trim or distressed finishes.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
In the last eight editions of tournaments in this category, the LIV star has one victory, two second places, and three other top 10 finishes.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
The interior showcases premium materials and high-end finishes, with Pininfarina’s signature elegance permeating the spaces throughout.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishes
Verb
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The seventh floor construction completes the first phase of the tower project.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 Sep. 2025
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Bugno, who was instrumental in establishing and growing the WCF into one of the world’s leading film funding institutions, announced his departure over the summer and completes his tenure at the end of 2025.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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Louisville lawmakers have passed an ordinance that ends permit requirements for some protests — an effort led by a Republican council member who has in the past called out Mayor Craig Greenberg's administration for not enforcing the city's permitting rules.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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With durable designs and timeless style, these pieces will make holiday cooking easier — and continue to serve you long after the season ends.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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The breakthrough centers on a one-atom-thick filter that stops sulfur chains from clogging up the battery.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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My colleague Hannah Pinski hit the road late last week for a couple campaign stops for Massie alongside Paul, his ally in the Senate.—
Lucas Aulbach,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This is a month of potent endings but also powerful beginnings.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Eclipses—rare single-day astrological events that signal dramatic beginnings and endings—surround significant moments in the house of Dior’s 78-year history.—
Maya AlZaben,
Vogue,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Like Week 2 of the NFL season, Week 4 concludes with dual MNF offerings.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Rodgers may still fully be planning to retire after the 2025 season concludes.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The threat of another MLB lockout looms when the current Basic Agreement expires after the 2026 season.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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The Little Rock Board of Directors must confirm Buchanan's reappointment to the panel, which would be for a five-year term that expires in September 2030.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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New America researchers arrived at similar conclusions when studying congressional districts.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
26 Sep. 2025
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Steves, like the researchers themselves, cautioned against drawing broad conclusions from this study, which focuses on just one person, since the aging process is different for everyone.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Without any of the three, money once again ceases to circulate.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Some of the details may subtly shift between each retelling, but the story always remains the same and never ceases to grab attention.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Finishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finishes. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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