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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
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
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
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
Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
Found North is one such company, and its entire focus is sourcing, curating, finishing, and blending Canadian whisky for the American palate.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
For many supporters, the lasting memory was not only Arias’ finishing or Colombia’s World Cup form.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
During that same period, two Myers Park graduates also took their own lives within months of finishing school.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Regarded as one of the game’s greatest strikers, Gerd Müller’s instinctive finishing and tally of more than 700 career goals set the standard for modern strikers.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
As the referee got to six, Femi stood straight up as if the sixth finishing maneuver that Lesnar delivered was almost non-existent.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Instead, Hargitay proved that Adidas Sambas are still a celeb favorite for a reason, opting for classic white sneakers with electric blue stripes for an effortlessly cool finishing touch.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 30 May 2026
In comparison, digital dyeing produces finished pieces (on untreated white denim) without bleaching, stone washing or other conventional finishing techniques.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
James Mirtle, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Few things feel as satisfying as a cold drink of water after mowing the lawn on a hot afternoon, finishing a tough workout or waking up thirsty in the middle of the night.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 June 2026
With Garden Springs finishing in 2029 and additional lots still in development, families who start the qualification process now could see homes become available over a multi-year window.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Anyone alive who made a bodily sound, the teenager reported, was dealt a finishing shot.
—Laura Secor, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Attorney General Chris Carr endorsed Jackson after finishing fourth in the May primary.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Before finishing her questioning, Adams also showed jurors photos of the Pino family taken in December 2022.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
This latest berth came by finishing first in its UEFA qualifying group, including a 10-0 rout of San Marino.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Prestige’s facility will integrate weaving, dyeing and finishing operations.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Adjective
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
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
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
If circumstances had gone Spain’s way with more clinical finishing or a Cape Verde defender making a mistake, then the result would have been different and a lot of the chatter currently happening (including here) would likely not be happening.
—Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
Found North is one such company, and its entire focus is sourcing, curating, finishing, and blending Canadian whisky for the American palate.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
For many supporters, the lasting memory was not only Arias’ finishing or Colombia’s World Cup form.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
During that same period, two Myers Park graduates also took their own lives within months of finishing school.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Regarded as one of the game’s greatest strikers, Gerd Müller’s instinctive finishing and tally of more than 700 career goals set the standard for modern strikers.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
As the referee got to six, Femi stood straight up as if the sixth finishing maneuver that Lesnar delivered was almost non-existent.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Instead, Hargitay proved that Adidas Sambas are still a celeb favorite for a reason, opting for classic white sneakers with electric blue stripes for an effortlessly cool finishing touch.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 30 May 2026
In comparison, digital dyeing produces finished pieces (on untreated white denim) without bleaching, stone washing or other conventional finishing techniques.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Verb
Brind’Amour played in only one NHL All-Star Game, received Hart Trophy votes in only one season (2005-06, finishing 10th), and hit the 80-point mark just four times.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Few things feel as satisfying as a cold drink of water after mowing the lawn on a hot afternoon, finishing a tough workout or waking up thirsty in the middle of the night.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 June 2026
With Garden Springs finishing in 2029 and additional lots still in development, families who start the qualification process now could see homes become available over a multi-year window.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Anyone alive who made a bodily sound, the teenager reported, was dealt a finishing shot.
—Laura Secor, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Attorney General Chris Carr endorsed Jackson after finishing fourth in the May primary.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Before finishing her questioning, Adams also showed jurors photos of the Pino family taken in December 2022.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
This latest berth came by finishing first in its UEFA qualifying group, including a 10-0 rout of San Marino.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Prestige’s facility will integrate weaving, dyeing and finishing operations.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishing
Adjective
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During the post-closing ceremony panel, the jury president showed a sense of humor when discussing the challenges of serving as the leading member of the voting committee for a prestigious film festival, like being away from the phones all morning.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
23 May 2026
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This is covered in a standard inspection, often called a pre-drywall or pre-closing inspection.—
Ryan Brennan
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Choose simple routines, and honor a real stopping time today.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
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Their gold series rotors are made from solid iron for a combination of excellent stopping power and durability.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Spain hasn’t scored a World Cup goal since Álvaro Morata’s in a 2-1 group stage loss to Japan in 2022, this despite completing 2,500 passes and taking 49 shots, according to the BBC.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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The actress, 40, posted the update — which featured a photo of herself smiling widely in a pink sports bra and matching jogging shorts after completing the KLM Norte Sur in Madrid on Sunday, June 21 — on Instagram.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Before ending his career, Tanter witnessed another Laker capture the all-time scoring record as James eclipsed Abdul-Jabbar's 38,287 points.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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In 2003, Roy Horn was attacked by a white Bengal tiger during a Siegfried & Roy show, leaving him partially paralyzed and ending the long-running act.—
Dan Snierson,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
Verb
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In a 20-season span beginning in 2006, the Miners have had two winning years, both 7-6 and both concluding with bowl losses.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The court rejected that claim, concluding it was illegally seized and transferred.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The Krewe of Gemini, a Mardi Gras organization in the Shreveport-Bossier community of which Watson, his wife and one of their daughters were members, also mourned his passing Wednesday.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Moore was a consistent presence for Young in the passing game during OTAs with McMillan (foot) sidelined.—
Mike Kaye
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
Noun
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However, designer Caron Woolsey is ready to give this color a rest.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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The idea of a summer vacation is to disconnect from your job and rest, but vacations have increasingly become another form of work.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Verb
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The most popular contract by volume was the 16-strike put expiring Wednesday that traded 46,000 contracts.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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At the moment, Barça is currently trying to renew the Valencian too, with his current terms expiring a year earlier that Barcola’s on June 30, 2027.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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“Finishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finishing. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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