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
Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
By the time a patient finishes treatment, a nurse navigator has often been there for every major milestone—the last chemo infusion, the follow-up scans, the tears and the relief that come afterward.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
Yes, Cameron finishes boot camp and becomes a Marine.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Redditors report that finishes often flake off, scratch easily, or discolor with regular cleaning.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Even in JSerra finishes 3-7, its power rating on HSratings could be high enough to claim an at-large spot in Division 2.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
The feedback buttons will appear on the content details page of each title and in the player when a user finishes a movie or series.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
The feedback buttons will appear on HBO Max’s content details page of each title and in the player when a user finishes a movie or series.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
Vitello finishes his tenure at Tennessee with a 341-131 record, leading the Vols to a national championship in 2024 and three Super Regional appearances in ’21, ’23 and ’24.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
Designers are now pairing it with modern finishes, such as matte metals and woods, as well as maximalist palettes, which express its more stylish and adaptable side.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Prevent damage to nonstick finishes by using paper towels as a protective layer between pots and pans.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Finish and color GE microwaves are available in all manner of colors and finishes, though black and stainless steel are two of the most popular.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
The completely turnkey homes start at $12 million, but buyers who wish to make some changes can work with the design team to select interior finishes and color palettes as well as to customize spaces for their individual needs, whether that’s adding a gym, a bunk room, or an executive office suite.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Follow bite adjustments carefully; high-polish finishes resist stains, but coffee/wine habits still matter—ask for a realistic maintenance plan.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Arched bookshelves, bubble chairs, Lucite tables and terrazzo finishes have all reentered the conversation.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
These custom cursive name necklace are handmade with sterling silver and are available in gold, silver or rose gold finishes.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Dodgers, after taking a 2-1 lead in the series with a Game 3 win, lost consecutive games at home, and now have their backs against the wall as the series finishes north of the border.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
By the time a patient finishes treatment, a nurse navigator has often been there for every major milestone—the last chemo infusion, the follow-up scans, the tears and the relief that come afterward.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
Yes, Cameron finishes boot camp and becomes a Marine.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Redditors report that finishes often flake off, scratch easily, or discolor with regular cleaning.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Even in JSerra finishes 3-7, its power rating on HSratings could be high enough to claim an at-large spot in Division 2.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
The feedback buttons will appear on the content details page of each title and in the player when a user finishes a movie or series.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
The feedback buttons will appear on HBO Max’s content details page of each title and in the player when a user finishes a movie or series.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
Vitello finishes his tenure at Tennessee with a 341-131 record, leading the Vols to a national championship in 2024 and three Super Regional appearances in ’21, ’23 and ’24.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
More pieces of decor include throw pillows with decorative tassels, full-sized mirrors, and floating shelves that are discounted in multiple wood finishes and can support more than 70 pounds each.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
Designers are now pairing it with modern finishes, such as matte metals and woods, as well as maximalist palettes, which express its more stylish and adaptable side.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Prevent damage to nonstick finishes by using paper towels as a protective layer between pots and pans.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Finish and color GE microwaves are available in all manner of colors and finishes, though black and stainless steel are two of the most popular.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
The completely turnkey homes start at $12 million, but buyers who wish to make some changes can work with the design team to select interior finishes and color palettes as well as to customize spaces for their individual needs, whether that’s adding a gym, a bunk room, or an executive office suite.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Follow bite adjustments carefully; high-polish finishes resist stains, but coffee/wine habits still matter—ask for a realistic maintenance plan.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Arched bookshelves, bubble chairs, Lucite tables and terrazzo finishes have all reentered the conversation.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
These custom cursive name necklace are handmade with sterling silver and are available in gold, silver or rose gold finishes.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishes
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This completes one repetition (rep).—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
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OpenAI completes restructure as for-profit company OpenAI completed its conversion into a for-profit company on Tuesday, clearing a major obstacle for a potential initial public offering.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Both ends of the leash will simply enjoy having people pet the therapy dog, chat with the handler, try to calm their nerves before running their big race, and, hopefully, have a significant, measurable feeling of relaxation.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Heat then ends the trip on Wednesday against the Nuggets in Denver.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Still, this has always been a very personal conflict between Yennefer and Vilgefortz, which is why Vilgefortz finally stops letting his minions do all the fighting and jumps through the portal himself.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Your insides become weightless, like when a fast elevator suddenly stops, or a plane drops from turbulence.—
Stephanie Land,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In The Gallery, in the 2021 version, there were six different endings.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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The CtrlMovie system allows for both single- and multi-player decision-making that allows for different endings based on participants’ choices.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When the investigation concludes, the DA's office will present the findings to a grand jury to determine whether charges will be filed.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The three major indexes are still all tracking to end the month — which concludes with today’s closing bell — in the green.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Even if the tenant had a long-term lease, the estate is still legally responsible for the rent until the lease expires.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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The retailer's most popular coupon, the 20% Big Blue coupon, which never expires, also remains valid.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The world is watching this and the other exhibits of a superpower going off the rails—and drawing conclusions.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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While individual well-being adds up to represent the happiness of a nation, Heshmati cautions against applying the study’s conclusions to your own health and risk of death from chronic disease.—
Lindsey Leake,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Temporary cessations of hostility, but no permanent closing of the moral and social divide between debtor and creditor, and no giving up on the thought that some lives matter more than others.—
Henry Freedland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Finishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finishes. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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