Synonyms of finishing

finishing 1 of 3

adjective

as in ending

Related Words

• ending
• closing
• passing
• stopping
• concluding
• dying
• terminating
• ceasing
• lapsing
• quitting
• winding up
• expiring
• discontinuing
• desisting
• leaving off
• dying (down)
• waning
• subsiding
• moderating
• ebbing
• letting up
• abating

Dissimilar Words

• remaining
• leftover
• residual
• lingering
• lasting
• enduring
• continuing
• persisting
• holding up
• abiding
• keeping up
• biding
• holding on
• running on
• perduring

finishing

2 of 3

noun

as in stopping

Related Words

• stopping
• ending
• rest
• stoppage
• cessation
• discontinuance
• termination
• downtime
• interim
• hitch
• interval
• expiration
• suspension
• lapse
• interlude
• intermission
• respite
• moratorium
• abeyance
• time-out
• interruption
• surcease
• gap
• discontinuity
• hiatus
• pause
• lull
• breath
• break
• breather
• recess

Dissimilar Words

• progress
• continuation
• progression
• persistence
• endurance
• extension
• prolongation

finishing

3 of 3

verb

present participle of finish

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• completing
• polishing
• finalizing
• accomplishing
• fulfilling
• executing
• perfecting
• consummating
• doing
• getting through
• achieving
• improving
• performing
• effecting
• refining
• sticking out
• carrying out
• enhancing
• amending
• bettering
• machining
• enriching
• carrying through
• following through (with)
• shining
• ameliorating
• discharging
• meliorating
• rounding (off or out)
• touching up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dropping
• abandoning
• quitting
• discontinuing
• forsaking
• deserting

2

as in concluding

to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point

we'll finish the concert before dark

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ending
• concluding
• completing
• closing
• winding up
• terminating
• wrapping up
• rounding (off or out)
• closing out
• putting paid to
• crowning
• ringing down the curtain (on)
• climaxing
• perfecting
• consummating
• suspending
• stopping
• halting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• beginning
• starting
• opening
• commencing
• inaugurating

3

as in expiring

to come to an end

the three-day race finished yesterday

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ending
• stopping
• concluding
• expiring
• halting
• ceasing
• closing
• passing
• terminating
• dying
• going
• stalling
• determining
• quitting
• discontinuing
• elapsing
• lapsing
• breaking off
• leaving off
• winding up
• winking (out)
• letting up
• breaking up
• dead-ending
• biting the dust
• pausing
• staying
• suspending
• refraining (from)
• laying off (of)
• packing (up or in)
• cutting out
• knocking off
• giving over
• desisting (from)
• breaking down
• winding down
• petering (out)
• abating
• conking (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuing
• persisting
• hanging on
• extending
• prolonging
• drawing out
• protracting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of finishing

Adjective

As the clock continues to tick down ahead of the $875 million stadium’s debut, officials noted many finishing touches remain related to the venue’s interior but that the university will be ready by game day. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

This summer jerseys and track shorts officially dethroned yoga pants as the athletic trend du jour for fashion connoisseurs, with a focus on both comfort and style through elegant finishing touches. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2026

This tactical evolution, alongside exceptional finishing quality, underscores a tournament defined by strategic depth. — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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

The difference between the two fonts comes down to a few finishing strokes. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 11 Dec. 2025

Noun

The pressure of finishing games in the Bronx hasn’t seemed to bother Bednar one bit. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026

The award is a $25,000 annual finishing grant created to support emerging filmmakers. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

Acne Studios continued to be a leader in denim finishing, adding depth and tactile interest to denim with color and high-shine coatings. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

A little bit more of the K18 Molecular Repair Hair Oil was the perfect finishing touch. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

One of the biggest lessons from 2026 was the importance of finishing games and avoiding a costly losing streak. — Brandon Liguori, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026

Whether worn as a small accent or a full-on statement, feathers are proving to be the perfect finishing touch. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 Sep. 2026

The difference includes recovering equipment investment along with setup, programming, handling, cutting, forming, welding, finishing, inspection and idle time between each step. — Dhanush Bakthavatchalam, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Esposito’s finishing can be wayward but his ability to constantly get into dangerous positions in the box bodes well for his future. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Verb

The Chargers made the playoffs a year ago with an 11-5 record, finishing second in the AFC West. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

Benita Sills is senior editor and Fred Arelaro is finishing editor. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026

Hamlin has finished well on ovals of Charlotte’s size this season, winning at Las Vegas, coming in second at Fort Worth, and finishing top-5 six times. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2026

The Giants and Commanders couldn’t settle Sunday’s back-and-forth game in regulation or overtime, finishing 27-27 for their second tie in three seasons. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

President Emmanuel Macron is finishing his second term and cannot run again, so next year’s election will be a turning point for France and Europe. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026

Gavras, meanwhile, wore a white suit beneath a long black coat for Friday’s gala, finishing his outfit with black leather loafers featuring metal hardware. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026

The biggest agenda item for Faith right now, though, is finishing her next album, which is about halfway done. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026

Eight minutes into the second half, Wilson appeared to halve the deficit after finishing a counterattack — only for the goal to be ruled offside after a video review. — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026