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
Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Everyone who finishes the test will get 100% correct.
—Emery Petchauer, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
The thing is, there is a connection between a director and an actress, as there is between two best friends or a husband or a wife, where somebody can start to say something and the other person finishes it.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 3 Nov. 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
Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Retailing for $550, the shoes come in a wide range of colors and finishes, running the gamut from brown croc-embossed to khaki suede.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
While the shade range isn’t as vast as OPI or Sally Hansen, there’s still a solid variety, including neutrals, jewel tones, pastels, and even some shimmery and pearl finishes.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Cheeky faux finishes played a big part in realizing that vision, as did cheerful color washing.
—Elizabeth Kiefer, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
Roughly 7,600-plus square feet of cantilevered living space on two levels are serviced by a Crestron automation system and boast wide-plank European oak floors paired with Taj Mahal Quartzite and marble finishes.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
The volleyball team won the 2021 NCAA Championship and has had 12-straight NCAA Sweet 16-or-better tournament finishes, according to the UW Badgers website.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Esmeray had 17 races in her career and four first-place finishes.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
The Chiefs and Bills have developed a modern rivalry rooted in high-stakes games and dramatic finishes.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will take part in a showdown this Sunday at Levi's Stadium that could possibly end up deciding who finishes first in the NFC West.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Everyone who finishes the test will get 100% correct.
—Emery Petchauer, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
The thing is, there is a connection between a director and an actress, as there is between two best friends or a husband or a wife, where somebody can start to say something and the other person finishes it.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 3 Nov. 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
Noun
This tiny house is fashioned with modern finishes, creating a sleek aesthetic that looks elegant and high-end.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Retailing for $550, the shoes come in a wide range of colors and finishes, running the gamut from brown croc-embossed to khaki suede.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
While the shade range isn’t as vast as OPI or Sally Hansen, there’s still a solid variety, including neutrals, jewel tones, pastels, and even some shimmery and pearl finishes.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Cheeky faux finishes played a big part in realizing that vision, as did cheerful color washing.
—Elizabeth Kiefer, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
Roughly 7,600-plus square feet of cantilevered living space on two levels are serviced by a Crestron automation system and boast wide-plank European oak floors paired with Taj Mahal Quartzite and marble finishes.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
The volleyball team won the 2021 NCAA Championship and has had 12-straight NCAA Sweet 16-or-better tournament finishes, according to the UW Badgers website.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Esmeray had 17 races in her career and four first-place finishes.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
The Chiefs and Bills have developed a modern rivalry rooted in high-stakes games and dramatic finishes.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishes
Verb
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Rosenkrantz never wrote her book but, in a sense, Sachs completes it for her—not in scope, of course, but in depth.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
5 Nov. 2025
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Select the heated dry cycle or leave the dishwasher door slightly ajar to promote drying after the cycle completes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But Duffy said air traffic controllers probably wouldn’t return to work right away, even if the shutdown ends.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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From arts and history to beaches and boardwalks, these four coastal towns are worth a visit after the busy season ends.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The elevator stops at each floor and a new ghostly guest arrives offering some insight into Will’s plan.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Some gardeners choose to pinch those old flowers away every day to enhance the look of their plants, while others decide to wait until the entire flower scape stops blooming to cut the scape stem down to the soil line.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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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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Isaacman’s nuclear vision also proposes that NASA centers working on projects like the Space Launch System rocket — including the Marshall and Michoud facilities in Alabama and Louisiana — shift their focus to nuclear electric propulsion development when the SLS program concludes.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The new run, produced by Live Nation, kicks off at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on Saturday, February 28 and concludes at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK on Tuesday, December 29.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Both are widely respected, but Sky News has been loss-making for years and its current funding guarantee from Comcast — one of the stipulations of the 2018 deal — expires in 2028.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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The current deal expires on May 1, 2026.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The farm’s owners disputed the CFIA’s conclusions, arguing that the ostriches that survived the flu might offer disease-fighting antibodies for research – an idea that Kennedy endorsed in his letter to the CFIA in May after meeting with Canadian officials.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Admittedly, this study has a restricted scope and much more research is needed before conclusions can be drawn.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2025.
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