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

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

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

Wrexham’s more direct approach, particularly when defenders Cleworth and Callum Doyle were picking out wing-backs Danny Imray and Ryan Longman with raking 50-yard deliveries, would have paid dividends with more composed finishing. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Her work brings together fashion, technology and industrial application, with a particular focus on more responsible and innovative approaches to garment finishing. — Alice Tonello, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026

Brown, black, purple, blue, red, pink, and orange come together in this colorful aura set, while French tips give the moody mix a classic finishing touch. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026

The Osceola plant was a dyeing and finishing facility for velveteen. — Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2026

For an easy finishing touch, toss a dotted floral throw pillow onto your sofa or bed to bring in warmer tones and cozier textures. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026

August is super busy, with a ton of international events and the finishing of the MLP season. — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Serve over fresh ice with an orange wheel and a cocktail cherry for the classic finishing touch. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

Verb

The 31-year-old former NFL quarterback is on the fast track after finishing his playing career in the 2022 season. — Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026

Como, for instance, qualified at the expense of Milan and Juventus, finishing fourth in Serie A. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

After finishing his fourth year at the Academie, de Kooning went to work as a commercial artist for Cohn Donnay and Company, a large department store. — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Spending lockdown together in 2020, Eleanor and Sofia started organizing the material with a view to finally finishing it. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026

The Jets started last season 0-7 and couldn’t get off the mat, finishing tied for the worst record in football at 3-14. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026

And both of their games against the defending champion Seattle Seahawks are in the last three weeks of the season, a finishing kick that the Rams do well. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Messi scored eight goals in the recent World Cup, finishing second to France’s Kylian Mbappe in the Golden Boot race and was a big reason Argentina reached the championship match. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026

The question assumes that one product must take the place of another while the rest of the finishing process remains largely unchanged. — Alice Tonello, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026