Synonyms of finishing

finishing 1 of 3

adjective

as in ending

Related Words

• ending
• closing
• passing
• stopping
• concluding
• dying
• terminating
• ceasing
• lapsing
• quitting
• winding up
• expiring
• discontinuing
• desisting
• leaving off
• dying (down)
• waning
• subsiding
• moderating
• ebbing
• letting up
• abating

Dissimilar Words

• remaining
• leftover
• residual
• lingering
• lasting
• enduring
• continuing
• persisting
• holding up
• abiding
• keeping up
• biding
• holding on
• running on
• perduring

finishing

2 of 3

noun

as in stopping

Related Words

• stopping
• ending
• rest
• stoppage
• cessation
• discontinuance
• termination
• downtime
• interim
• hitch
• interval
• expiration
• suspension
• lapse
• interlude
• intermission
• respite
• moratorium
• abeyance
• time-out
• interruption
• surcease
• gap
• discontinuity
• hiatus
• pause
• lull
• breath
• break
• breather
• recess

Dissimilar Words

• progress
• continuation
• progression
• persistence
• endurance
• extension
• prolongation

finishing

3 of 3

verb

present participle of finish

1

as in completing

to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done

we should finish the painting of the house by tomorrow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• completing
• polishing
• finalizing
• accomplishing
• fulfilling
• executing
• perfecting
• consummating
• doing
• getting through
• achieving
• improving
• performing
• effecting
• refining
• sticking out
• carrying out
• enhancing
• amending
• bettering
• machining
• enriching
• carrying through
• following through (with)
• shining
• ameliorating
• discharging
• meliorating
• rounding (off or out)
• touching up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dropping
• abandoning
• quitting
• discontinuing
• forsaking
• deserting

2

as in concluding

to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point

we'll finish the concert before dark

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ending
• concluding
• completing
• closing
• winding up
• terminating
• wrapping up
• rounding (off or out)
• closing out
• putting paid to
• crowning
• ringing down the curtain (on)
• climaxing
• perfecting
• consummating
• suspending
• stopping
• halting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• beginning
• starting
• opening
• commencing
• inaugurating

3

as in expiring

to come to an end

the three-day race finished yesterday

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ending
• stopping
• concluding
• expiring
• halting
• ceasing
• closing
• passing
• terminating
• dying
• going
• stalling
• determining
• quitting
• discontinuing
• elapsing
• lapsing
• breaking off
• leaving off
• winding up
• winking (out)
• letting up
• breaking up
• dead-ending
• biting the dust
• pausing
• staying
• suspending
• refraining (from)
• laying off (of)
• packing (up or in)
• cutting out
• knocking off
• giving over
• desisting (from)
• breaking down
• winding down
• petering (out)
• abating
• conking (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuing
• persisting
• hanging on
• extending
• prolonging
• drawing out
• protracting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of finishing

Adjective

As the clock continues to tick down ahead of the $875 million stadium’s debut, officials noted many finishing touches remain related to the venue’s interior but that the university will be ready by game day. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

This summer jerseys and track shorts officially dethroned yoga pants as the athletic trend du jour for fashion connoisseurs, with a focus on both comfort and style through elegant finishing touches. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2026

This tactical evolution, alongside exceptional finishing quality, underscores a tournament defined by strategic depth. — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

More finishing ability to complement their distinctive style. — Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 1 June 2026

Local artists were commissioned to add finishing touches, including Gonçalo Jordão and textile designer Thierry Larche, who collaborated on the property’s own azulejo (ceramic tiles) in the garden area. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

The buyer agreed to take the home fully furnished, purchasing everything from the primary pieces to the smaller finishing details. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026

Florists can also properly wrap flowers for safe transport and add finishing touches, such as ribbons and bows, to complete the bouquet. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026

The difference between the two fonts comes down to a few finishing strokes. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 11 Dec. 2025

Noun

Saghian bought the property without a certificate of occupancy and has since undertaken extensive finishing and customization work. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

Such garments may use costly materials, incorporate substantial hand-finishing, and sell at high prices. — Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026

This clever, convertible bag makes a rich finishing touch for holiday party outfits. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026

Considered one of the best players in the world, Bellingham is known for his dribbling, finishing and ball-winning ability. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Como have given Douvikas a new lease of life, an energetic forward who is well-rounded in his finishing. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Though some people still use traditional methods, most finishing is now done mechanically. — Tovar Cerulli, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

That money will cover DI color grading, picture finishing, the master DCP and a custom six-minute AI and VFX sequence tied to what Subedi calls his AnI Cinema, short for Ancestral Intelligence. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026

Verb

On average, 83 percent of IFM students are employed within one year of finishing their studies, Romatet said. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Despite limiting the conference’s top rushing attack, FIU struggled to prevent Liberty from finishing drives, turning a promising defensive statistic into a glaring weakness. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026

Taking the pressure off finishing all the food on the plate can instead place emphasis on savoring the sensory experience of each bite. — Bryn Beeder, The Conversation, 1 Nov. 2026

Facts and figures Although the Big Ten doesn’t release an official preseason forecast, a media poll annually conducted by The Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch had Wisconsin finishing 11th. — Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Sold as a two-year-old in 2006 for a record $16 million, the horse raced three times, never finishing better than third. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

Among racers finishing faster than three hours, men were six times as likely as women to hit the wall. — Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2026

Among other issues — a growing injury list, protection breakdowns and trouble finishing sacks — the Chiefs now have a legitimate concern at kicker. — Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026

His 21-year run cannot be matched — 11 10-win seasons, 11 bowl victories, seven times finishing in the top 10 of the final Associated Press poll. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026