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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
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
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
Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
For many supporters, the lasting memory was not only Arias’ finishing or Colombia’s World Cup form.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
During that same period, two Myers Park graduates also took their own lives within months of finishing school.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Regarded as one of the game’s greatest strikers, Gerd Müller’s instinctive finishing and tally of more than 700 career goals set the standard for modern strikers.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
As the referee got to six, Femi stood straight up as if the sixth finishing maneuver that Lesnar delivered was almost non-existent.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Instead, Hargitay proved that Adidas Sambas are still a celeb favorite for a reason, opting for classic white sneakers with electric blue stripes for an effortlessly cool finishing touch.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 30 May 2026
In comparison, digital dyeing produces finished pieces (on untreated white denim) without bleaching, stone washing or other conventional finishing techniques.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Each goal seemed to be more unbelievable than the last, whether because of Valverde’s speed, the ease of finishing or the way the Bernabeu erupted — just the once this season — into a familiar state of euphoria on a European night.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 27 May 2026
James Mirtle, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Few things feel as satisfying as a cold drink of water after mowing the lawn on a hot afternoon, finishing a tough workout or waking up thirsty in the middle of the night.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 June 2026
With Garden Springs finishing in 2029 and additional lots still in development, families who start the qualification process now could see homes become available over a multi-year window.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Anyone alive who made a bodily sound, the teenager reported, was dealt a finishing shot.
—Laura Secor, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Attorney General Chris Carr endorsed Jackson after finishing fourth in the May primary.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Before finishing her questioning, Adams also showed jurors photos of the Pino family taken in December 2022.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
This latest berth came by finishing first in its UEFA qualifying group, including a 10-0 rout of San Marino.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Prestige’s facility will integrate weaving, dyeing and finishing operations.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Adjective
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
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
So finishing has been a constant topic, whether that’s on the practice field, the locker room or at the local Denny’s.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
For many supporters, the lasting memory was not only Arias’ finishing or Colombia’s World Cup form.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
During that same period, two Myers Park graduates also took their own lives within months of finishing school.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Regarded as one of the game’s greatest strikers, Gerd Müller’s instinctive finishing and tally of more than 700 career goals set the standard for modern strikers.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
As the referee got to six, Femi stood straight up as if the sixth finishing maneuver that Lesnar delivered was almost non-existent.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Instead, Hargitay proved that Adidas Sambas are still a celeb favorite for a reason, opting for classic white sneakers with electric blue stripes for an effortlessly cool finishing touch.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 30 May 2026
In comparison, digital dyeing produces finished pieces (on untreated white denim) without bleaching, stone washing or other conventional finishing techniques.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Each goal seemed to be more unbelievable than the last, whether because of Valverde’s speed, the ease of finishing or the way the Bernabeu erupted — just the once this season — into a familiar state of euphoria on a European night.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Verb
Brind’Amour played in only one NHL All-Star Game, received Hart Trophy votes in only one season (2005-06, finishing 10th), and hit the 80-point mark just four times.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Few things feel as satisfying as a cold drink of water after mowing the lawn on a hot afternoon, finishing a tough workout or waking up thirsty in the middle of the night.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 June 2026
With Garden Springs finishing in 2029 and additional lots still in development, families who start the qualification process now could see homes become available over a multi-year window.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Anyone alive who made a bodily sound, the teenager reported, was dealt a finishing shot.
—Laura Secor, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Attorney General Chris Carr endorsed Jackson after finishing fourth in the May primary.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Before finishing her questioning, Adams also showed jurors photos of the Pino family taken in December 2022.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
This latest berth came by finishing first in its UEFA qualifying group, including a 10-0 rout of San Marino.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Prestige’s facility will integrate weaving, dyeing and finishing operations.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishing
Adjective
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Taylor has become one of those rare non-closing relievers who demands to be rostered pretty much everywhere.—
Andy Behrens,
New York Times,
8 June 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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In these moments, Blunt seems to have entered a zone akin to the steady momentum of a gyroscope, a kind of spiritual whirring that has to find its own natural stopping point.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
9 June 2026
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The most common injuries are strains, sprains, and fractures that result from frequent changes in direction, stopping, and starting.—
Teresa Maalouf,
Verywell Health,
5 June 2026
Verb
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The Orange also dominated possession in the early goings, holding the ball for 69 percent of the first half and completing 307 passes versus Japan’s 130 passes.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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In April, Betty Lindberg ceded that completing the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race at 101 years old this July was probably not going to happen.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Before ending his career, Tanter witnessed another Laker capture the all-time scoring record as James eclipsed Abdul-Jabbar's 38,287 points.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Iraq came very close to equalizing before halftime, ending the opening half of this match on a manic run.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The authors disagreed with that earlier assessment, concluding that the bone marks were more consistent with whittling using a sharp implement.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
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The House narrowly voted yesterday to allocate roughly $70 billion to the Department of Homeland Security for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, concluding a 115-day standoff over immigration policy.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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O’Connell and the staff think an intentional focus, paired with a more stable passing game, could unlock the offense and take it to a new level.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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Chance of severe thunderstorms returning A passing cold front will bring the area its next chance of strong to severe storms Wednesday evening and night, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
Noun
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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The decision to postpone the shows was made after Stewart visited the Colorado Voice Clinic on Monday and was prescribed vocal rest, according to a statement from show promoter Live Nation.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The most popular contract by volume was the 16-strike put expiring Wednesday that traded 46,000 contracts.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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Still, Clayton's nomination will not be enough to keep the FISA 702 program from expiring Friday.—
Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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“Finishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finishing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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