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

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

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

Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie looked like Serie A regulars, Folarin Balogun’s finishing was on song and Gio Reyna put to rest any doubts about his selection by channelling his inner Luka Modric. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Today’s enthusiasm for independent watchmakers, artisanal finishing, and provenance has surprising parallels to the late 18th century. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026

And when those chances did lead to a shot, the finishing left a bit to be desired. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

Control boots are built for touch on the ball and clean finishing. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 June 2026

Max Verstappen climbed up the field from his fifth-place grid start to secure second place in his Red Bull - his best finishing result so far this season. — Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Frenkie de Jong's midfield prowess, Virgil Van Dijk's defensive abilities, and Cody Gakpo's finishing skills still hold the key for the Dutch. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026

If healthy, Robinson would bring offensive rebounding, rim protection, screening and vertical finishing. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 26 June 2026

Verb

The hours between finishing work for the day and going out to dinner are the calm before the storm. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Prescott is coming off a Pro Bowl season, also finishing third place in Comeback Player of the Year voting, after throwing for 4,552 yards with 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026

Sven Hoppe | Picture Alliance | Getty Images South Carolina's economy enjoyed a blowout year in 2025, tying with Florida for the best GDP growth and finishing in the top 10 for job growth. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 13 July 2026

The West African island nation became the smallest country ever to advance to the knockout stage after finishing runner up in Group H with a 0-0 draw against Spain, 2-2 draw against Uruguay at Hard Rock Stadium, and 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Yes, the Jets became the object of ridicule last season after finishing 3-14 and becoming the first team in NFL history to go an entire season without recording an interception. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 July 2026

James has not played since finishing England’s second group game against Ghana. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 July 2026

The Catalans have been able to capitalize, and are drawing close to finishing off a deal which is said to cost $25 million plus $8 million in variables. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Crawford is hoping to work his way up to an affiliate, but finishing this season healthy would be a massive victory in and of itself. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 6 July 2026