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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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3
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
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
Additional finishing technologies from textile and materials innovation company HeiQ are used for cooling and odor control.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 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
Write the herb names on small wooden stakes or card stock for a polished finishing touch.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Stephen Silver, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 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
Meanwhile the 23-year-old Alperen Sengun was doing spin moves in transition, finishing through contact and flexing toward the crowd in the third quarter with the Rockets up by more than 20.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
In the final scene, Sam is finishing the dress with her assistant, Hilda (Hunter Schafer).
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
The Flyers and their late playoff surge were one of the others, though Philadelphia and its talented young core will have the difficult task of finishing off a more experienced group with Hall of Famers scattered across the roster.
—ABC News, 27 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
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
Noun
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
Additional finishing technologies from textile and materials innovation company HeiQ are used for cooling and odor control.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 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
Write the herb names on small wooden stakes or card stock for a polished finishing touch.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
After finishing his Army service in Israel at age 21 — which included a stint as a projectionist when movies were shown to soldiers — Firstenberg decided to go to Hollywood.
—Stephen Silver, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 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
Meanwhile the 23-year-old Alperen Sengun was doing spin moves in transition, finishing through contact and flexing toward the crowd in the third quarter with the Rockets up by more than 20.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
In the final scene, Sam is finishing the dress with her assistant, Hilda (Hunter Schafer).
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
The Flyers and their late playoff surge were one of the others, though Philadelphia and its talented young core will have the difficult task of finishing off a more experienced group with Hall of Famers scattered across the roster.
—ABC News, 27 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishing
Noun
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If mid-decade redistricting becomes normalized, there is no clear stopping point.—
Dan Daley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, it’s been a mixed first season at Anfield for the 25-year-old Georgia international, whose shot-stopping has been considerably more impressive than his distribution across 18 appearances in all competitions.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But Orlando City rallied to score the final four games of the match, completing the comeback.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
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Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza was the offensive MVP after completing 16 of 27 passes for 186 yards and rushing for an iconic 12-yard touchdown.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
Verb
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The Nats then went to the bullpen, ending his night at eight runs (four earned) on five hits over 4 2/3 innings.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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But it was retrieved and Oaks Christian’s runner was tagged out at the plate trying to score, ending the game.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But, in the larger sense, history was on the verge of concluding.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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It is later brought back into the synagogue, concluding one of the event’s pillar traditions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 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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Venus in your 12th House can pull you toward rest or avoidance instead of action.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Rather than being surrounded by six lanes of asphalt and rushing traffic, people would easy have access to rest comfortably around the monument.—
Lucius Riccio,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
Verb
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In fact, historically, spending 5% on an at-the-money call option expiring in two weeks would have resulted in a loss overall.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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If the latest investigations produce new tariffs in time to replace the expiring Section 122 levies, the process will have taken less than half that long.—
Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Jack Plummer had his best passing game of the season and the Orlando Storm had every opportunity to take control of their game against the Birmingham Stallions at Inter&Co Stadium on Sunday night.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Taking advantage of these matchups with the passing game will be critical to the team’s success in 2026.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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“Finishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finishing. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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