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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
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Mike Jones, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
To add a cozy finishing touch, supplement—or replace—fireside lighting with candles or candle lamps.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
In 2024, Fastener SuperStore opened a new headquarters and distribution center to accommodate more inventory and offer kitting and finishing services.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Drizzle with chocolate syrup for the perfect finishing touch.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
The mill applies advanced finishing, weaving and stabilization techniques that turn denim into a fine-arts-compatible textile.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Adelman closed the game with Hardaway and Peyton Watson in place of a struggling Christian Braun, whose finishing has not been up to standard the first week of the season.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Angel Reese shows us that a black sequin mini can never go wrong, finishing the look with a dramatic cape moment.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Guzman has won three major individual titles already this season, finishing first at the Golden West Invitational, the open division at Riverside and the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference championships.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
South Carolina State won its first Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference regular-season title since 2003, finishing 20-13, and sophomore point guard Jayden Johnson is the preseason MEAC Player of the Year.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The younger Harrison quieted the noise, finishing Monday night with 96 receiving yards and recording his third touchdown of the season.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Lie was finishing medical school and preparing to work at a psychiatric hospital.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Racing Louisville grabbed the final NWSL playoff spot on Decision Day yesterday, ending a four-year run of finishing one place short.
—Torrey Hart, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The Wildcats failed to reach a bowl last season in finishing a disappointing 4-8, and that's where they're headed again this year, if not worse, at 2-5, with Tennessee Tech being the only sure win left on the schedule.
—Chase Goodbread, The Tuscaloosa News, 29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
Sean McVay’s squad will also have to do a better job of finishing.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
To add a cozy finishing touch, supplement—or replace—fireside lighting with candles or candle lamps.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
In 2024, Fastener SuperStore opened a new headquarters and distribution center to accommodate more inventory and offer kitting and finishing services.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Drizzle with chocolate syrup for the perfect finishing touch.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
The mill applies advanced finishing, weaving and stabilization techniques that turn denim into a fine-arts-compatible textile.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Adelman closed the game with Hardaway and Peyton Watson in place of a struggling Christian Braun, whose finishing has not been up to standard the first week of the season.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Colorist Society has long been advocating for the role of the color finishing artist champions the new credit category.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Angel Reese shows us that a black sequin mini can never go wrong, finishing the look with a dramatic cape moment.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Guzman has won three major individual titles already this season, finishing first at the Golden West Invitational, the open division at Riverside and the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference championships.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
South Carolina State won its first Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference regular-season title since 2003, finishing 20-13, and sophomore point guard Jayden Johnson is the preseason MEAC Player of the Year.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The younger Harrison quieted the noise, finishing Monday night with 96 receiving yards and recording his third touchdown of the season.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Lie was finishing medical school and preparing to work at a psychiatric hospital.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Racing Louisville grabbed the final NWSL playoff spot on Decision Day yesterday, ending a four-year run of finishing one place short.
—Torrey Hart, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The Wildcats failed to reach a bowl last season in finishing a disappointing 4-8, and that's where they're headed again this year, if not worse, at 2-5, with Tennessee Tech being the only sure win left on the schedule.
—Chase Goodbread, The Tuscaloosa News, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishing
Noun
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Still, no small arm matches its raw stopping power within its effective range.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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Effective stopping power is provided by Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc brakes with 160-mm rotors.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At one point, the Badgers went nearly two quarters without completing a pass.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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One week after completing the biggest comeback in school history to knock off Western Colorado, the ThunderWolves set a new standard.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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Framing his win as a reclamation of sovereignty, Muizzu expelled Indian troops and canceled defense agreements with New Delhi, abruptly ending decades of security cooperation between the two countries.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Markets gain on hopes of US shutdown ending US lawmakers on Monday inched closer to reopening the government, as the White House backed a deal that advanced in the Senate.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Nguyen allegedly charged toward a Homeland Security Investigations officer during a street fight, scraping the officer’s knees, though prosecutors dropped the federal case before indictment after concluding the evidence was too weak to proceed.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Nov. 2025
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The team finished 10-22 overall last season, concluding the season with six consecutive losses.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 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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The Momcozy Dreamlign Pregnancy Pillow supports positioning so the Ergonest Belly Band isn’t carrying the entire load during rest.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Cavaliers will be far from full strength for Wednesday’s game against the Heat, ruling out Darius Garland (toe injury management), Donovan Mitchell (rest), Mobley (rest), Max Strus (left foot surgery) and Jaylon Tyson (concussion).—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Republicans have also proposed reopening the government through at least January, advancing three full-year spending bills covering veterans’ programs, agriculture and the legislative branch, and guarantee a future vote on the expiring health subsidies.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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What happens to water supplies depends on negotiations among the seven Colorado River states and 30 tribes, who are trying to finish a new drought-management plan to replace an expiring plan.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Williams continued to play off-schedule in the passing game Sunday.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even with returning quarterback Bryce Young underwhelming in the passing game, the Panthers were still able to match last year’s win total in just nine games, moving to 5-4 on the season with a second consecutive victory on the road.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Finishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finishing. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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