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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
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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
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
Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
Smoother lugs, softer finishing, and beveled edges are also part of the new equation for the Big Bang.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
The category’s traditional strengths—blending skill, grain versatility, and a distinctive rye-spice signature—are now being amplified by extended aging, more innovative cask management, and a wave of contemporary finishing programs.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Igor Thiago loves running into space, nudging his marker into irrelevance and finishing.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Next door, various machines allow the team to assess how the materials respond to different finishing processes, from dyeing to embossing.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
The 13 million euro investment includes renovating and building new industrial facilities for weaving, dyeing and finishing.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
In Michigan, Saunders got a job selling industrial metal finishing products, driving 1,000 miles a week across the Midwest to pitch engineers and factory managers on how to use coatings to improve their operations.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
High-end pans are usually made in smaller batches and with extensive hand-finishing after the casting process.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Suber played the Farmers for the first time last year, finishing tied for 56th.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
After a 1-2 start, the Patriots have lost just once since September, finishing the regular season with a 14-3 record before dispatching the Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans and Broncos in the playoffs.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
The 1952-53 Baltimore Bullets got into the playoffs by finishing fourth in a five-team division, in a year when eight of the NBA’s 10 teams made the postseason.
—Tim Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The students prepped for big interview, learned to handle multiple cameras and now are finishing the edit of a documentary that contains multiple stories from Holocaust survivor.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Julio Urias was one of the most effective starters in all of baseball for several years with the Dodgers, winning a World Series championship in 2020, leading all of MLB with 20 total wins in 2021 and finishing as a Cy Young Award and Most Valuable Player Award finalist in 2022.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Perimeter shooters went cold, finishing at the rim turned into a mystifying struggle, and the offense wasn’t able to capitalize after creating advantages behind the play by switch-hunting Doncic.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
Curry, the lone Warrior in double figures by halftime, needed 13 attempts to score 12 points, finishing 6-for-16 from the field.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
Noun
Small Side Tables Small side tables are the perfect finishing touch for the living room and certainly don't need to break the bank.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
Smoother lugs, softer finishing, and beveled edges are also part of the new equation for the Big Bang.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
The category’s traditional strengths—blending skill, grain versatility, and a distinctive rye-spice signature—are now being amplified by extended aging, more innovative cask management, and a wave of contemporary finishing programs.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Igor Thiago loves running into space, nudging his marker into irrelevance and finishing.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Next door, various machines allow the team to assess how the materials respond to different finishing processes, from dyeing to embossing.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
The 13 million euro investment includes renovating and building new industrial facilities for weaving, dyeing and finishing.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
In Michigan, Saunders got a job selling industrial metal finishing products, driving 1,000 miles a week across the Midwest to pitch engineers and factory managers on how to use coatings to improve their operations.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
High-end pans are usually made in smaller batches and with extensive hand-finishing after the casting process.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
Verb
In theory, teams down to Galatasaray and Qarabag, in 17th and 18th on 10 points, have a chance of finishing in the top eight.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Suber played the Farmers for the first time last year, finishing tied for 56th.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
After a 1-2 start, the Patriots have lost just once since September, finishing the regular season with a 14-3 record before dispatching the Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans and Broncos in the playoffs.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
The 1952-53 Baltimore Bullets got into the playoffs by finishing fourth in a five-team division, in a year when eight of the NBA’s 10 teams made the postseason.
—Tim Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The students prepped for big interview, learned to handle multiple cameras and now are finishing the edit of a documentary that contains multiple stories from Holocaust survivor.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Julio Urias was one of the most effective starters in all of baseball for several years with the Dodgers, winning a World Series championship in 2020, leading all of MLB with 20 total wins in 2021 and finishing as a Cy Young Award and Most Valuable Player Award finalist in 2022.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Perimeter shooters went cold, finishing at the rim turned into a mystifying struggle, and the offense wasn’t able to capitalize after creating advantages behind the play by switch-hunting Doncic.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
Curry, the lone Warrior in double figures by halftime, needed 13 attempts to score 12 points, finishing 6-for-16 from the field.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishing
Noun
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For all of these pastimes, the content followed a predictable sequence with natural stopping points.—
Robin Pickering,
The Conversation,
21 Jan. 2026
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Which never impeded stopping power, either.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And, one after another, her children followed the same path of completing one or two years of college before dropping out and launching families of their own.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Not only is the actual lighting itself important for completing tasks and creating ambiance, but the fixtures also double as decor.—
Brittney Morgan,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Powell this week oversees his third-to-last meeting as chair, with his term ending on May 15.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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With the deadline approaching, a stake sale may be considered in the fiscal year ending March 2027.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, eclipses in March and August — concluding a series that began in 2024 between you and Pisces — bring a long personal storyline to completion.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Once the Olympics get underway, events will run through February 22, with the Closing Ceremony concluding the Milano Cortina Games and handing off the torch to France, host nation of the French Alps 2030 Winter Olympics.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 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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My heart is then nearer to the dust, and to endless rest.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Research supports that neutrals provide a psychological anchor, a visual rest for the psyche.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Among current members of the roster who potentially could fetch a first-round pick at next week‘s deadline are Norman Powell, with his expiring contract at the end of the year, and Andrew Wiggins, who holds a player option for next season.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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For weeks, Democrats withheld their votes from a short-term funding measure to reopen the government without a deal to extend expiring health insurance subsidies.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Jones has spent the past three seasons as the defensive passing game coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings and also has served as that club's defensive backs coach.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In addition to McDaniel, the Chargers also interviewed Arizona Cardinals passing game coordinator Drew Terrell, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, former Titans head coach Brian Callahan, Chargers quarterbacks coach Shane Day and their passing game coordinator, Marcus Brady.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Finishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finishing. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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