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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
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as in concluding
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
we'll finish the concert before dark
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as in expiring
to come to an end
the three-day race finished yesterday
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Recent Examples of finishing
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
Bridgeland Distillery’s cask-finished single malt also took honors, showing how finishing and single malt production are becoming bigger parts of the Canadian landscape.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The difference between the two fonts comes down to a few finishing strokes.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 11 Dec. 2025
The white gown in which Ada will open the show is still receiving finishing touches from young seamstress Christine (Garance Marillier).
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Famously, Guerlain likes to say that its clients are always the finishing-touch notes of any fragrance, implying that the Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21‘s molecules will mix and mingle differently on every person.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 May 2026
Based on the analysis of 100,200 real denim finishing processes from 359 manufacturers, the report shows that 66 percent of processes are now classified as low impact, with strong performance in energy efficiency and stable water consumption levels.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Sodium bisulfate is an acidic salt often used to lower pH in swimming pools, spas and industrial water systems, and is also used in metal finishing, food processing, cleaning products and sanitizing.
—Kris Habermehl, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Some of the finishing on display was ridiculous.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Burakovsky was an offensive shackle on the right side, while Greene showed potential in many aspects outside of consistent finishing.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The Mercedes duo was blocked from the podium in Miami as Russell finished fourth and Antonelli was sixth after a five-second penalty for exceeding track limits dropped him behind Max Verstappen in the final finishing order.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
For a final finishing touch, pour small white pebbles into the bowl to cover and secure the floral frog in place.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Top it off with butterfly solar lights, also found at Dollar Tree, for a whimsical finishing touch.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Amos Morale Iii, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The Denim Trends Forum will provide a look at the Fall/Winter 2027-2028 trends shaping denim, from raw materials and finishing to textures, colors and new responsible developments.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Ole Miss has a solid track record with quarterbacks in the Heisman Trophy race, with five – Charlie Conerly, Jake Gibbs, Archie Manning (twice) and Eli Manning — finishing in the top five.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Her shifts are full of Westside regulars, celebrities and guests finishing their trip along Route 66.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Brewer looks to continue stellar run After finishing in a tie for second in District 5-5A, White Settlement Brewer is on a roll in the postseason.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Jon and Matt Stinchcomb, Parkview – One or the other started for Parkview each season from 1991 to 1997, each finishing as a first-team all-state player.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Perhaps even more arresting was the fact that the man who took second place, Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha, also ran under two hours, finishing just 11 seconds behind Sawe.
—Alex Hutchinson, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Knueppel was also a key piece in the Hornets getting into the Play-In Tournament to begin with, finishing 44-38 before being eliminated by the Magic.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
Bridgeland Distillery’s cask-finished single malt also took honors, showing how finishing and single malt production are becoming bigger parts of the Canadian landscape.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The difference between the two fonts comes down to a few finishing strokes.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 11 Dec. 2025
The white gown in which Ada will open the show is still receiving finishing touches from young seamstress Christine (Garance Marillier).
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Famously, Guerlain likes to say that its clients are always the finishing-touch notes of any fragrance, implying that the Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21‘s molecules will mix and mingle differently on every person.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
For a casual finishing touch, add a navy cap and sleek black sunnies from Celine.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 May 2026
Based on the analysis of 100,200 real denim finishing processes from 359 manufacturers, the report shows that 66 percent of processes are now classified as low impact, with strong performance in energy efficiency and stable water consumption levels.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Sodium bisulfate is an acidic salt often used to lower pH in swimming pools, spas and industrial water systems, and is also used in metal finishing, food processing, cleaning products and sanitizing.
—Kris Habermehl, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Some of the finishing on display was ridiculous.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Burakovsky was an offensive shackle on the right side, while Greene showed potential in many aspects outside of consistent finishing.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The Mercedes duo was blocked from the podium in Miami as Russell finished fourth and Antonelli was sixth after a five-second penalty for exceeding track limits dropped him behind Max Verstappen in the final finishing order.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
For a final finishing touch, pour small white pebbles into the bowl to cover and secure the floral frog in place.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Top it off with butterfly solar lights, also found at Dollar Tree, for a whimsical finishing touch.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Bills and Lions both enter this season with Super Bowl aspirations after finishing last season with top-five offenses.
—Amos Morale Iii, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The Denim Trends Forum will provide a look at the Fall/Winter 2027-2028 trends shaping denim, from raw materials and finishing to textures, colors and new responsible developments.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Ole Miss has a solid track record with quarterbacks in the Heisman Trophy race, with five – Charlie Conerly, Jake Gibbs, Archie Manning (twice) and Eli Manning — finishing in the top five.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Her shifts are full of Westside regulars, celebrities and guests finishing their trip along Route 66.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Brewer looks to continue stellar run After finishing in a tie for second in District 5-5A, White Settlement Brewer is on a roll in the postseason.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Jon and Matt Stinchcomb, Parkview – One or the other started for Parkview each season from 1991 to 1997, each finishing as a first-team all-state player.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Perhaps even more arresting was the fact that the man who took second place, Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha, also ran under two hours, finishing just 11 seconds behind Sawe.
—Alex Hutchinson, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Knueppel was also a key piece in the Hornets getting into the Play-In Tournament to begin with, finishing 44-38 before being eliminated by the Magic.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishing
Noun
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San Pedro Vista and Sycamore Canyon Vista are just two of the many stopping points to soak up the scenery.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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If mid-decade redistricting becomes normalized, there is no clear stopping point.—
Dan Daley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After Minnesota killed the first penalty of the game — an accomplishment of note with the way the Wild penalty kill was torched in the first two games — Kaprizov opened the scoring with the teams skating 4-on-4, completing a speedy rush to the net after a set-up pass from Faber.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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His London debut, Tobi Masa at the Chancery Rosewood, introduced a seven-seat omakase counter in February, completing the restaurant’s offering within the new hotel.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
Verb
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In all, the 39 Broadway productions (one fewer than the previous week due to Book of Mormon) grossed $38,297,488 for the week ending May 10, a drop of 3% from the previous week and down about 11% from last year at this time.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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The Lakers plan to hire two assistant general managers, Rob Pelinka, the team’s president of basketball operations and general manager, said in a season-ending news conference Tuesday after the Lakers were swept out of the Western Conference semifinals by the Oklahoma City Thunder.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Federal judges allowed all five to resume construction, essentially concluding that the government didn’t show that the national security risk was so imminent that construction must halt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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The trek kicks off in September in Detroit before concluding in Atlanta.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Other alternatives such as offering a seller credit to cover potential post-closing assessments or adjusting the purchase price to reflect the risks of such costs are also being employed.—
Michael L. Hyman,
Miami Herald,
29 Dec. 2025
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Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will continue to be available to consumers under distinct brands post-closing, with Hulu continuing to be available in the larger Disney bundle.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Set aside time daily to do absolutely nothing, sitting in silence to give your brain a rest, Desai suggests.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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The next challenge is a date with either the San Antonio Spurs or the Minnesota Timberwolves in the conference finals — after several more days of rest than those teams, which are tied heading to Game 5 on Tuesday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The Ignition plan calls for simpler rovers that can do jobs for a short while before expiring rather than lasting for decades.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
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Most of the trading was in at-or-near-the-money call contracts that shifted higher as the stock added onto gains throughout the session Friday, with the 100-strike call expiring May 15 the most popular contract by volume and the 95-strike expiring the same day accumulating the most premium traded.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The series has grown increasingly physical with each passing game and the young Ducklings haven’t shied away from mixing it up with the more experienced Golden Knights, outskating and outhitting them to even the series.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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The Chargers also return Oronde Gadsden, who proved to be an ascending option in the passing game as a rookie last season.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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“Finishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finishing. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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