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
Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
When the promotional whirlwind finishes, what’s next for Hadi?
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
That problem can’t be solved as quickly, but a city spokesperson said new signs indicating that option is available to visitors have been ordered and will be installed as soon as a vendor finishes making them.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
In that time, tennis matches have continued to get longer, finishes to a day’s play have gotten later and, the lawsuit argues, players have suffered greater risk to their health.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Sturm said Lindholm remains with the team, which finishes its road trip Tuesday against the Kraken.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
But Carolina holds the three-team tiebreaker over Tampa Bay if Atlanta also finishes 8-9.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026
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
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Bathrooms feature granite or stone finishes, walk-in showers or bathtubs (often placed right under or the television), and RikRak bath amenities created by Kit Kemp herself.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Conversely, If the home and neighborhood are more modest, then elegant finishes will not be good money spent.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
Natural materials, warm wood finishes and expansive windows brings the outdoors in.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Soaring ceilings and a smart two-level layout give it a relaxed flow, while the finishes stay clean and coastal.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The lack of a carpet appearance plummeted Chalamet in the Rankings, from regular first-place finishes in 2025 to fifth place at Critics Choice, while his Givenchy suit didn’t make the cut among fashion brands.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
The sheer finishes help soften the boldness of the red and make the white appear airy instead of stark.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
When the promotional whirlwind finishes, what’s next for Hadi?
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
That problem can’t be solved as quickly, but a city spokesperson said new signs indicating that option is available to visitors have been ordered and will be installed as soon as a vendor finishes making them.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
In that time, tennis matches have continued to get longer, finishes to a day’s play have gotten later and, the lawsuit argues, players have suffered greater risk to their health.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Sturm said Lindholm remains with the team, which finishes its road trip Tuesday against the Kraken.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
But Carolina holds the three-team tiebreaker over Tampa Bay if Atlanta also finishes 8-9.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
Another thing to note is that vinegar’s acidity can sometimes damage certain finishes on wood cabinets.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Bathrooms feature granite or stone finishes, walk-in showers or bathtubs (often placed right under or the television), and RikRak bath amenities created by Kit Kemp herself.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Conversely, If the home and neighborhood are more modest, then elegant finishes will not be good money spent.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
Natural materials, warm wood finishes and expansive windows brings the outdoors in.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Soaring ceilings and a smart two-level layout give it a relaxed flow, while the finishes stay clean and coastal.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The lack of a carpet appearance plummeted Chalamet in the Rankings, from regular first-place finishes in 2025 to fifth place at Critics Choice, while his Givenchy suit didn’t make the cut among fashion brands.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishes
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Even the weak 2025 figures are likely to be revised lower in February, when the government completes an annual benchmarking of the jobs figures to an actual count of jobs derived from companies’ unemployment insurance filings.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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This completes one repetition, or rep, of the movement.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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If the state ends HHAP, the county hopes to find other sources of revenue to fund the shelters and other homeless programs, either from the general fund or elsewhere, said Kim Nava, a county spokesperson.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Other signs of unseasoned wood are bark that is tightly attached and a wet, fresh-looking center with lighter and drier looking wood near the edges or ends.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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The team that stops the run and mitigates mistakes will win this one.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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The group stops to talk to one who took a fall while riding his bike in his neighborhood.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But maybe Tomlin wants to take a break after all these winning seasons that have had disappointing endings.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Thomas and Scott have put together storybook endings to their college careers.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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The fact that any soliloquy halts dramatic action also poses a challenge.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
15 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The ruling concludes a trial over an assassination that shocked Japan – where gun violence is rare – and put the spotlight on an influential religious sect.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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But for almost every legitimate study that concludes vaccines are beneficial, there are now counterparts that concerned mothers like Bright and LoConti can find online that raise concerns and fear about vaccines, Howard said.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The tender offer was extended once and now expires on January 21.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
12 Jan. 2026
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Powell’s term as a governor on the Fed Board expires at the end of January 2028.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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With Rush, that dynamic expands outward, inviting viewers to draw their own conclusions of what deserves to be present or absent.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 Jan. 2026
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The national Council on Criminal Justice, a nonpartisan think tank, cautioned analysts not to read too much into the homicide figures and not to draw conclusions without more information.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Finishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finishes. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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