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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
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
CBS News, 17 May 2026
The winner gets the largest share and the rest get a piece of the remainder based on their finishing position.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Conveniently enough, the resort has a hiking trail leading right up to the famous finishing hole.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
For a casual finishing touch, add a navy cap and sleek black sunnies from Celine.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 May 2026
Based on the analysis of 100,200 real denim finishing processes from 359 manufacturers, the report shows that 66 percent of processes are now classified as low impact, with strong performance in energy efficiency and stable water consumption levels.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 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
Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
After finishing her schooling at Exarch Joseph I in Lovech, Karabash earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Veliko Tarnovo in applied linguistics with English and French.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
Coventry and Ipswich Town already punched their EPL tickets by finishing first and second in the EFL standings.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 19 May 2026
Ultimately, McIlroy tied for seventh place, finishing five strokes behind the winner, Aaron Rai.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Gonzalez took the first-place spot on the podium alone, despite finishing well behind Hernandez in sand earlier.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Construction is planned to begin in late July, finishing by the end of 2027, according to TDLR.
—Emily Holshouser
may 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Morton passed for 1,929 yards and 14 touchdowns, finishing second in MVP voting and winning Comeback Player of the Year.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The Denim Trends Forum will provide a look at the Fall/Winter 2027-2028 trends shaping denim, from raw materials and finishing to textures, colors and new responsible developments.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 12 May 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
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
Rousey quickly moved into position and applied her famous finishing move, wrenching Carano's arm as the fight was stopped.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
The winner gets the largest share and the rest get a piece of the remainder based on their finishing position.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Conveniently enough, the resort has a hiking trail leading right up to the famous finishing hole.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
For a casual finishing touch, add a navy cap and sleek black sunnies from Celine.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 May 2026
Based on the analysis of 100,200 real denim finishing processes from 359 manufacturers, the report shows that 66 percent of processes are now classified as low impact, with strong performance in energy efficiency and stable water consumption levels.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 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
Verb
The interactive museum is finishing up a major expansion, and visitors will soon be able to see even more of its extensive collection up close.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
After finishing her schooling at Exarch Joseph I in Lovech, Karabash earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Veliko Tarnovo in applied linguistics with English and French.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
Coventry and Ipswich Town already punched their EPL tickets by finishing first and second in the EFL standings.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 19 May 2026
Ultimately, McIlroy tied for seventh place, finishing five strokes behind the winner, Aaron Rai.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Gonzalez took the first-place spot on the podium alone, despite finishing well behind Hernandez in sand earlier.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Construction is planned to begin in late July, finishing by the end of 2027, according to TDLR.
—Emily Holshouser
may 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Morton passed for 1,929 yards and 14 touchdowns, finishing second in MVP voting and winning Comeback Player of the Year.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The Denim Trends Forum will provide a look at the Fall/Winter 2027-2028 trends shaping denim, from raw materials and finishing to textures, colors and new responsible developments.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishing
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The trend closely matches data previously disclosed by Waymo, where self-driving vehicles are often hit by inattentive human drivers who misjudge or fail to anticipate the car’s cautious stopping behavior.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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According to the series' stars, the decision to end Outlander with season 8 came down to the story reaching a natural stopping point, while ensuring the beloved drama had enough time for a proper farewell.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The little rotorcraft far exceeded mission managers' expectations, completing a total of 72 flights over the course of nearly three years.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
17 May 2026
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In one September 2025 event, the system struck a metal chain while entering a parking lot after completing an unprotected left turn.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Announced Tuesday, the Mavericks and Kidd mutually agreed to part ways, ending a coaching tenure that began in 2021 and concluded with an even 205-205 regular-season record.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Cuffe redshirted during the Jayhawks’ 2022 national championship season and then played in just two games for head coach Bill Self before suffering a season-ending injury in 2022-23.—
Gary Bedore
May 18,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Federal judges allowed all five to resume construction, essentially concluding that the government didn’t show that the national security risk was so imminent that construction must halt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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The trek kicks off in September in Detroit before concluding in Atlanta.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
Noun
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It’s not calculated to put anxious writers’ minds at rest—most of us already live in fear that our flimsy characters will be exposed through our work.—
David O’Neill,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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Instead of eating it immediately after preparing it, letting bean salad rest in the refrigerator allows the flavors to deepen and develop.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Nishant Pant has a STZ bull call spread expiring on June 12.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Wind and solar power have intermittency issues and their federal tax credits are expiring.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Pittman and Bernard profile as good separators too, which should suit Rodgers' tendency to rely on the quick passing game to move the chains.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Regardless of whether the topic is something small — a story from work, a passing thought, a joke — or something dire to the health of your relationship, the same principle should always apply.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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