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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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 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
James McNicholas, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
After all, this is hand-crafted, from the initial drawing, to the finishing, and a final signature by Mira herself.
—Mo Rocca, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Fabric development and finishing expertise converge, unlocking both creative and technical opportunities that a fragmented supply chain would not be able to achieve.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
Just proportion, finishing, and balance.
—Stephen Watson, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
But Miami remains stuck in play-in purgatory in 10th place, where finishing would require Miami to win consecutive road games just to make the playoffs proper.
—Greg Cote
april 5, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Despite a generally solid defensive structure, El Tri’s lack of finishing could be a concern against a stronger European opponent.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Wash effects are becoming softer and more natural, which puts greater emphasis on fabric texture, slubs and surface character rather than heavy finishing.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
Dave Gavitt started the league while finishing up his coaching career at Providence, and then tapped his right-hand man, Mike Tranghese, to take over.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
The 28-year-old Young led on the front nine in the final round at Augusta, and remained in contention until the end, finishing tied for third.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
This year, expectations are far more than just finishing as a playoff team, and that messaging brought in one of the most cohesive rosters in the WNBA.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Pete Fairbanks gave up a leadoff triple to Masyn Winn and a sacrifice fly to Ramón Urías in the ninth before finishing for his fourth save in five opportunities.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Finding that finishing kick will take some work.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Suggs put his body on the line, too, diving for loose balls and finishing through contact around the rim.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Alex Vesia struck out the side in the ninth for his second save, finishing a game that breezed by in 2 hours, 3 minutes.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
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
Noun
Havertz’s all-round game is excellent, but his finishing is not especially clinical.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
After all, this is hand-crafted, from the initial drawing, to the finishing, and a final signature by Mira herself.
—Mo Rocca, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Fabric development and finishing expertise converge, unlocking both creative and technical opportunities that a fragmented supply chain would not be able to achieve.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
Just proportion, finishing, and balance.
—Stephen Watson, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
But Miami remains stuck in play-in purgatory in 10th place, where finishing would require Miami to win consecutive road games just to make the playoffs proper.
—Greg Cote
april 5, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Despite a generally solid defensive structure, El Tri’s lack of finishing could be a concern against a stronger European opponent.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Wash effects are becoming softer and more natural, which puts greater emphasis on fabric texture, slubs and surface character rather than heavy finishing.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Soorty partnered with finishing technology company Jeanologia on Easy Wash, a capsule collection built on a less-is-more philosophy.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
Dave Gavitt started the league while finishing up his coaching career at Providence, and then tapped his right-hand man, Mike Tranghese, to take over.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
The 28-year-old Young led on the front nine in the final round at Augusta, and remained in contention until the end, finishing tied for third.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
This year, expectations are far more than just finishing as a playoff team, and that messaging brought in one of the most cohesive rosters in the WNBA.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Pete Fairbanks gave up a leadoff triple to Masyn Winn and a sacrifice fly to Ramón Urías in the ninth before finishing for his fourth save in five opportunities.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Finding that finishing kick will take some work.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Suggs put his body on the line, too, diving for loose balls and finishing through contact around the rim.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Alex Vesia struck out the side in the ninth for his second save, finishing a game that breezed by in 2 hours, 3 minutes.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishing
Noun
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According to Harvard Health, rarer but more serious side effects can include inflammation of the pancreas, called pancreatitis; gastroparesis, or the slowing or stopping of movement of food through the stomach; bowel obstruction or blockage; and gallstone attacks or bile duct blockages.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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In Texas, the answer depends on timing and whether stopping was actually an option.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cardoso and Williams were both absent from the first day of training camp while completing duties for their overseas teams.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Mission is contingent on successful certification of Starliner after completing Starliner-1.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Dayton Peace Accords spring to mind, named for the city that hosted talks ending the three years of bloodletting and civil war in Bosnia in the early 1990.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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After vacating the conviction, the judge took the additional step of dismissing the murder charge against Martinez, ending the criminal case against him entirely.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The extended concert trek, which next stops in Phoenix on Friday, will visit 22 countries before concluding in mid-November in Australia.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Johnson’s teams made the playoffs six times but didn’t come away with a victory, his Chiefs’ tenure concluding with the loss to the Tennessee Titans in the 2017 Wild Card Game at Arrowhead.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 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
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For the remaining time, they are expected to stay on call, often without rest, ready to care for vulnerable New Yorkers.—
Christopher Marte,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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This means rest could be misclassified as sleep in some cases.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mead has started 10 of Arsenal’s 17 WSL matches this season, and with her contract expiring in June — the same month as England’s final two qualifiers — her next move feels crucial.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Furthermore, Monterrey said, the CTA had given it notice just a month ago that the contract would be extended for a final one-year option expiring in early April 2027.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The inclement weather was a factor early with slick footballs impacting the passing game, but the group’s spirits remained high.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Veach also pointed to upside the Chiefs believe Walker has in the passing game.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Finishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finishing. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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