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 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

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

Add a cool summer slide and obligatory pair of black sunglasses for a chic finishing touch. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 July 2026

Mbappe’s historic run hinged on lethal finishing and lightning-quick runs in behind. — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 July 2026

As an edgy finishing touch, Taylor-Joy opted for a black manicure and smoky gray eyeshadow with black mascara. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 18 July 2026

And the movement is also home to 14 distinct finishing techniques, a move that earned the timepiece one of the watch industry’s most intense certifications, the Poinçon de Genève. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 July 2026

England weathered the storm, silencing the sea of green with a ruthless finishing display to escape with a dramatic 3-2 victory. — Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026

And when those chances did lead to a shot, the finishing left a bit to be desired. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

Control boots are built for touch on the ball and clean finishing. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 June 2026

Frenkie de Jong's midfield prowess, Virgil Van Dijk's defensive abilities, and Cody Gakpo's finishing skills still hold the key for the Dutch. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026

Verb

August 1968 was quite the whirlwind month for the blond, blue-eyed Peaker, who was finishing up on 20th Century Fox’s adaptation of Hello, Dolly! — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2026

After a back nine defined by exceptional routing that utilizes prevailing wind patterns effectively, Torre closes with a memorable par-4 finishing hole that demands one final decision. — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

After winning four consecutive NFC South titles, the Buccaneers fell just short of another repeat last season despite finishing 8-9, losing out on a tiebreaker to the Carolina Panthers. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Quarterback Drake Maye showed tremendous growth in his second NFL season, finishing second in the MVP voting. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 27 July 2026

Detroit went just 7-7 in the playoffs before being eliminated in the second round after finishing the regular season with the East’s top record. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

The stage again featured the hugely popular uphill climb through the Montmartre district, a sharp 1-kilometer dash which riders tackle three times before finishing on the Champs-Élysées. — ABC News, 26 July 2026

Triple-double with meaning LeBron left no doubt about his championship impact in closing out that first title in 2012 against the Thunder, finishing that series-winning Game 5 victory with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

Florida, winners of two national titles under Urban Meyer, has churned through four head coaches since, none finishing higher than sixth in the nation. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 July 2026