FINISHES Synonyms: 180 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of finish

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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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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as in stops

to come to an end the three-day race finished yesterday

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finishes

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noun

plural of finish

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

Verb

Belarus ranks third for groceries and fifth for rent and transportation, yet finishes last for coworking spaces and near the bottom for internet speed, healthcare, safety, and events. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Karabus said once Macy’s finishes its planned 150 store closures, future adjustments will likely just be routine fine-tuning. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026 The Italian chophouse’s dining room will be distinguished by Art Deco finishes, marble tables, a wine wall and a vintage red motorcycle suspended over the rear bar. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 The Los Angeles Rams won’t receive a decision on a potential Aaron Donald return until the team finishes training camp and its work at its facility in Woodland Hills, coach Sean McVay said Friday. — Nate Atkins, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Finding a solution to a big problem When Apgar hits, the nub catches the impact of contact while the left hand finishes the swing. — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026 The British rider finishes safely at the back of the main pack during the final stage, arm-in-arm with his teammates during the mostly ceremonial final stage ending on the Champs-Elysees. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 Now that chrome has made a comeback in kitchen and home design, all-brass finishes risk looking out of date. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 July 2026

Noun

Buyers may be less willing to pay a premium for newer finishes and an extensive amenity package that tends to go unused. — John Walkup, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Inside The Shops at North Bridge, the upgrades will include improved lighting, new signage and wayfinding, new digital directories, new floors and finishes, and better sightlines. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Buyers can choose from nine heritage paint colors inspired by original Miura finishes, including Rosso Arancio, Verde Scandal, Blu Tahiti, Giallo, and Nero Noctis. — New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026 Known for its sculptural designs and polished finishes driven by a distinctly Scandinavian sensibility, the Copenhagen label crafts jewelry and leather goods that elevate day-to-day dressing without overpowering it. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026 Several room categories now carry lighter finishes and improved lighting, part of a broader refresh aimed at keeping the property’s minimalist aesthetic current. — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2026 For those wondering, Decker has three O'Reilly Series starts this season with finishes of 33, 33 and 34. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 The Maxwell Ratings, compiled by mathematician and Georgia High School Football Historians Association founder Loren Maxwell, have projected the region finishes of all 415 football-playing schools in the GHSA. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Attacking on Montmartre with Pogacar, the duo rode through their limits as the Dutchman delivered one of the most beautiful finishes ever seen on the Champs-Elysées. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishes

Verb

Nothing completes a look like a satisfying swipe of the perfect lipstick.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Once Task Force Bastogne completes its border mission, the campus will remain a permanent fixture of Fort Bliss, accommodating rotating units for decades to come.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026

Definition of completes

Verb

The architects seriously underestimated the necessary square footage for a comfortable shower stall, but for anyone hunting for an intimate, upscale hotel, the search stops here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
When employees help decide how AI fits into their workflows, adoption stops being compliance and becomes ownership.

— Ayaskant Sarangi, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of stops

Noun

By rejecting the myth of beginning again and the idea that endings are inherently meaningful, Luiselli highlights the fascination of the middle.

— Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
The extremely popular series concluded with a whimper, as many viewed the final twist as one of the all-time worst television endings.

— Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026

Definition of endings

Verb

Because the Blackbird is a brand-new concept and design project, physical customer production and track testing will not scale up until the Venom F5 program concludes around 2028.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2026
Unlike The Bachelor franchise, which often concludes with an engagement, Harry and Amber actually get married.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of concludes

Verb

The president is reportedly considering pushing Infantino to become the next United Nations secretary-general when António Guterres’ term expires in December.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
And The Margin Trap If a facility cannot support next-generation computing when an anchor lease expires, terminal value collapses.

— Dr. Dick Bridy, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of expires

Noun

The intelligence findings were shown to the AP on condition that the services involved were not identified, and the news organization was not able to independently verify the findings’ conclusions.

— Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
Drawing definitive conclusions from pre-season is foolish — but Lacey has shown his close control, pace, and scored an excellent goal in the previous friendly against Rosenborg.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026