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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
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
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
Sodium bisulfate is an acidic salt often used to lower pH in swimming pools, spas and industrial water systems, and is also used in metal finishing, food processing, cleaning products and sanitizing.
—Kris Habermehl, CBS News, 4 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
For a final finishing touch, pour small white pebbles into the bowl to cover and secure the floral frog in place.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Top it off with butterfly solar lights, also found at Dollar Tree, for a whimsical finishing touch.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Stephen Silver, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Jon and Matt Stinchcomb, Parkview – One or the other started for Parkview each season from 1991 to 1997, each finishing as a first-team all-state player.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Perhaps even more arresting was the fact that the man who took second place, Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha, also ran under two hours, finishing just 11 seconds behind Sawe.
—Alex Hutchinson, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Knueppel was also a key piece in the Hornets getting into the Play-In Tournament to begin with, finishing 44-38 before being eliminated by the Magic.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile the 23-year-old Alperen Sengun was doing spin moves in transition, finishing through contact and flexing toward the crowd in the third quarter with the Rockets up by more than 20.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
In the final scene, Sam is finishing the dress with her assistant, Hilda (Hunter Schafer).
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
The Flyers and their late playoff surge were one of the others, though Philadelphia and its talented young core will have the difficult task of finishing off a more experienced group with Hall of Famers scattered across the roster.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Dave Gavitt started the league while finishing up his coaching career at Providence, and then tapped his right-hand man, Mike Tranghese, to take over.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 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
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
Sodium bisulfate is an acidic salt often used to lower pH in swimming pools, spas and industrial water systems, and is also used in metal finishing, food processing, cleaning products and sanitizing.
—Kris Habermehl, CBS News, 4 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
For a final finishing touch, pour small white pebbles into the bowl to cover and secure the floral frog in place.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Top it off with butterfly solar lights, also found at Dollar Tree, for a whimsical finishing touch.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
After finishing his Army service in Israel at age 21 — which included a stint as a projectionist when movies were shown to soldiers — Firstenberg decided to go to Hollywood.
—Stephen Silver, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Jon and Matt Stinchcomb, Parkview – One or the other started for Parkview each season from 1991 to 1997, each finishing as a first-team all-state player.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Perhaps even more arresting was the fact that the man who took second place, Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha, also ran under two hours, finishing just 11 seconds behind Sawe.
—Alex Hutchinson, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Knueppel was also a key piece in the Hornets getting into the Play-In Tournament to begin with, finishing 44-38 before being eliminated by the Magic.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile the 23-year-old Alperen Sengun was doing spin moves in transition, finishing through contact and flexing toward the crowd in the third quarter with the Rockets up by more than 20.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
In the final scene, Sam is finishing the dress with her assistant, Hilda (Hunter Schafer).
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
The Flyers and their late playoff surge were one of the others, though Philadelphia and its talented young core will have the difficult task of finishing off a more experienced group with Hall of Famers scattered across the roster.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Dave Gavitt started the league while finishing up his coaching career at Providence, and then tapped his right-hand man, Mike Tranghese, to take over.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishing
Noun
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San Pedro Vista and Sycamore Canyon Vista are just two of the many stopping points to soak up the scenery.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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If mid-decade redistricting becomes normalized, there is no clear stopping point.—
Dan Daley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After Minnesota killed the first penalty of the game — an accomplishment of note with the way the Wild penalty kill was torched in the first two games — Kaprizov opened the scoring with the teams skating 4-on-4, completing a speedy rush to the net after a set-up pass from Faber.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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His London debut, Tobi Masa at the Chancery Rosewood, introduced a seven-seat omakase counter in February, completing the restaurant’s offering within the new hotel.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The Nats then went to the bullpen, ending his night at eight runs (four earned) on five hits over 4 2/3 innings.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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But it was retrieved and Oaks Christian’s runner was tagged out at the plate trying to score, ending the game.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But, in the larger sense, history was on the verge of concluding.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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It is later brought back into the synagogue, concluding one of the event’s pillar traditions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will continue to be available to consumers under distinct brands post-closing, with Hulu continuing to be available in the larger Disney bundle.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Manta Sleep Mask has adjustable eye cups that create a true blackout, so cabin lights and neighboring seatback screens don’t disturb her rest.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Hosts, musical guests for rest of the season Who's hosting 'SNL' next week?—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
Verb
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In fact, historically, spending 5% on an at-the-money call option expiring in two weeks would have resulted in a loss overall.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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If the latest investigations produce new tariffs in time to replace the expiring Section 122 levies, the process will have taken less than half that long.—
Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The series has grown increasingly physical with each passing game and the young Ducklings haven’t shied away from mixing it up with the more experienced Golden Knights, outskating and outhitting them to even the series.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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The Chargers also return Oronde Gadsden, who proved to be an ascending option in the passing game as a rookie last season.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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“Finishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finishing. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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