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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
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
Sj Staff, Footwear News, 5 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
Pfaadt was a regular finishing move for my Zero SP squads.
—Andy Behrens, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
And the quality of their finishing is also exceptional, from their entry level pieces under $20,000 up to their $150,000 watches.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
Students were told they were not expected to complete them but to work through their writing process toward finishing.
—Jeanne Beatrix Law, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Vargas scored a minute into the second half, controlling a cross in the box, going around goalkeeper Ethan Horvath and finishing.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
Hugh Leask,joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Just this week a former Miami player, Tonye Jekiri, who is finishing a 10-year pro career in Serbia, called Larrañaga about talking with a school administrator for his next career.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler returns to Augusta National looking to reclaim the spotlight after finishing outside the top 20 in his last two tournaments.
—Sam Crenshaw, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
The company is ushering a new approach to solving the industry’s biggest hurdles with Denim Codes, a collection intended to bring together material innovation, garment expertise, and advanced finishing into a clear and common language.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
Immigrants from the 39 countries who are either starting or finishing those programs are trapped in the freeze.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Korda was runner-up yet again after shooting a 75 and finishing at 2 under.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
At the front of the property, guests are greeted by Garden Valley Manor, a retirement pen for the goats that have already given enough to the farm and are now finishing out their days in leisure.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
Seasons 2 and 3 were made back-to-back, with Season 2 finishing production in May 2025 and the final season beginning production shortly after.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
These collections were Goldschmied’s way to help course-correct the denim industry’s environmental impact, often highlighting sustainable fibers and efficient dyeing and finishing processes.
—Sj Staff, Footwear News, 5 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
Pfaadt was a regular finishing move for my Zero SP squads.
—Andy Behrens, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
And the quality of their finishing is also exceptional, from their entry level pieces under $20,000 up to their $150,000 watches.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
Students were told they were not expected to complete them but to work through their writing process toward finishing.
—Jeanne Beatrix Law, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Vargas scored a minute into the second half, controlling a cross in the box, going around goalkeeper Ethan Horvath and finishing.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
European markets’ Tuesday oscillations followed a four-day Easter break, after finishing Thursday’s session in mixed territory.
—Hugh Leask,joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Just this week a former Miami player, Tonye Jekiri, who is finishing a 10-year pro career in Serbia, called Larrañaga about talking with a school administrator for his next career.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler returns to Augusta National looking to reclaim the spotlight after finishing outside the top 20 in his last two tournaments.
—Sam Crenshaw, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
The company is ushering a new approach to solving the industry’s biggest hurdles with Denim Codes, a collection intended to bring together material innovation, garment expertise, and advanced finishing into a clear and common language.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
Immigrants from the 39 countries who are either starting or finishing those programs are trapped in the freeze.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Korda was runner-up yet again after shooting a 75 and finishing at 2 under.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
At the front of the property, guests are greeted by Garden Valley Manor, a retirement pen for the goats that have already given enough to the farm and are now finishing out their days in leisure.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
Seasons 2 and 3 were made back-to-back, with Season 2 finishing production in May 2025 and the final season beginning production shortly after.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishing
Noun
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But there will be no stopping progress, only a utopian, Fairey-like hope that those who come will be inspired to keep and nurture the magical qualities of the place.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Surveillance footage shows Miami-Dade Fire Rescue stopping near Pion’s vehicle shortly after the attack.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But the superalignment team was dissolved the following year, without completing its mission.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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But with Kane in the penalty box, Kaprizov took a setup pass from Boldy and blasted home the game-winner, completing his sixth career regular-season three-goal game.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, Richey escaped any further damage with an inning-ending strikeout.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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This one, coming off the back of two hugely disappointing, trophy-ending, and potentially derailing defeats, was one of their best of the season.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This Knicks team is not the same as the one that won over the hearts of fans during two consecutive 50-win seasons concluding Thibodeau’s MSG tenure.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Golden State hosts the Lakers on Thursday for the team’s final regular-season game at Chase Center, and then faces the Kings in Sacramento again on Friday before concluding the season in Inglewood against the Clippers on Sunday.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 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
Noun
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Marchán will play again on Wednesday because Realmuto will need some rest for his bruised right foot.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Last week, the Royals pushed Wacha due to illness, which granted him additional rest.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Antetokounmpo is in the first year of a three-year, $175 million deal, but next season, he will be viewed as an expiring contract, wielding the power to decline the Year 3 player option to enter unrestricted free agency in the summer of 2027.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In that sense, the outcome mirrors the party’s last shutdown fight, when Democrats demanded an extension of expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies but ultimately reopened the government without securing them, prompting frustration within their ranks.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Adding defensive end Rashan Gary will help bolster a pass rush that was dormant for stretches at a time last season, and bringing in safety Jalen Thompson will give some reliability on the back end that Dallas desperately needed after giving up the most passing yards of any team in the NFL in 2025.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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The veteran quarterback has the 19th-most regular-season passing yards (44,700) and 15th-most passing touchdowns (298) in NFL history.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Finishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finishing. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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