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
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2
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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3
as in expiring
to come to an end
the three-day race finished yesterday
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as in ending
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as in stopping
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Recent Examples of finishing
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
Across this run, Alvarez has shown the full range of his finishing.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Specifically, Bain is prioritizing his conditioning and finishing plays.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
For younger consumers, the brand meets their demand for authenticity and heritage through elevated classics with oversized silhouettes, modern tailoring, and sustainable finishing techniques.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
There are so many flavors in this casserole (thanks to the cheese, relish, ketchup, and more) but the sweet buttery rolls on the top are the perfect finishing touch.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
While port finishing defines the bourbon produced by Louisville’s Angel’s Envy, there are also some notable examples in the rye category—among those are expressions from Baltimore’s Sagamore Spirit, Milam & Greene in Texas, Iowa’s Cedar Ridge distillery, and Hillrock Estate in upstate New York.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The resulting felt is then transformed into Fēlthos through a series of pressing, felting and finishing stages, according to certifiable quality standards.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
This past year, Pepper-Jackson qualified for the West Virginia girls high school state track meet, finishing third in the discus throw and eighth in the shot put in the Class AAA division.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The 55-year-old Staley has won three national championships with South Carolina, as well as finishing runner-up to UConn last season.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
Many reviewers noted the quick and easy assembly, with several finishing it in under 20 minutes.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
After finishing work at River Road and Zorn Avenue, crews will continue work on the pipeline at River Road and Juniper Beach Road in northeast Louisville, Speicher said.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Freeman, 39, elevated Notre Dame quickly after taking over in 2021, posting a 9-4 record and a Gator Bowl win in his first year (2022) before finishing 10-3 in 2023 and 14-2 last season, ending in a College Football Playoff National Championship appearance (the Irish lost 34-23 to Ohio State).
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
This is fantastic for multitasking and can make the difference between finishing your workload and getting to it next shift.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
Nix had just followed an anemic first three quarters with a remarkable finishing kick for the second time in three games.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
Across this run, Alvarez has shown the full range of his finishing.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Specifically, Bain is prioritizing his conditioning and finishing plays.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
For younger consumers, the brand meets their demand for authenticity and heritage through elevated classics with oversized silhouettes, modern tailoring, and sustainable finishing techniques.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
There are so many flavors in this casserole (thanks to the cheese, relish, ketchup, and more) but the sweet buttery rolls on the top are the perfect finishing touch.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
While port finishing defines the bourbon produced by Louisville’s Angel’s Envy, there are also some notable examples in the rye category—among those are expressions from Baltimore’s Sagamore Spirit, Milam & Greene in Texas, Iowa’s Cedar Ridge distillery, and Hillrock Estate in upstate New York.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
Adding Bieber, finishing his Tommy John rehab, injected a sixth option.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The resulting felt is then transformed into Fēlthos through a series of pressing, felting and finishing stages, according to certifiable quality standards.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
This past year, Pepper-Jackson qualified for the West Virginia girls high school state track meet, finishing third in the discus throw and eighth in the shot put in the Class AAA division.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The 55-year-old Staley has won three national championships with South Carolina, as well as finishing runner-up to UConn last season.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
Many reviewers noted the quick and easy assembly, with several finishing it in under 20 minutes.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
After finishing work at River Road and Zorn Avenue, crews will continue work on the pipeline at River Road and Juniper Beach Road in northeast Louisville, Speicher said.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Freeman, 39, elevated Notre Dame quickly after taking over in 2021, posting a 9-4 record and a Gator Bowl win in his first year (2022) before finishing 10-3 in 2023 and 14-2 last season, ending in a College Football Playoff National Championship appearance (the Irish lost 34-23 to Ohio State).
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
This is fantastic for multitasking and can make the difference between finishing your workload and getting to it next shift.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishing
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The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series, completing the four-game feat Friday night at Dodger Stadium.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Breakup Pill shot in Los Angeles, completing both production and post-production recently, despite delays caused by January’s devastating SoCal wildfires, which destroyed Lorenzo’s home.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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The game marked the NBA’s formal return to NBC, ending a hiatus of 8,532 days since the last time an American pro basketball game that counts was broadcast on the network.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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The partnership with Sephora marked Rhode’s first foray into retail, with net sales topping $212 million in the 12 months ending March 31.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The metro Detroit rallies have advocated for causes including stopping immigration crackdowns, stopping authoritarianism, health care, maintaining a positive relationship with Canada amid tariffs, declaring Detroit a sanctuary city, stopping deaths in Gaza and more.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Nihi has 25 of Sumba’s beloved sandalwood horses, released from their stable once a day to run free through the shallows, stopping to roll around in the sand and nip at each other.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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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Next to her rests a Rodeo bag, a style from Piccioli’s predecessor Demna, here shown dangling an array of charms and the model’s first initial.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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In a post, the 39-year-old shared how a simple request for rest on her special day turned into disappointment.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Udine, Italy Reuters — Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched Tuesday in the northern Italian city of Udine before Italy’s World Cup soccer qualifier against Israel, concluding their mostly peaceful protest with clashes involving police.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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As the concluding chapter of Wicked‘s big-screen adaptation approaches, Marissa Bode is opening up about how the movie does away with an ableist plot point.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Policyholders with expiring contracts could lose coverage and funds to pay claims have dropped $30 billion due to the shutdown.—
NPR,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
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Legislators have been at a stalemate over expiring healthcare funding and tax credits for the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, USA TODAY reported.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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La’Vell Wright leads the ground game with 203 yards and five scores, while Matthew Henry is the big-play threat in the passing game with 21 catches, 377 yards, and three TDs.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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The offensive passing game benefited with play-action fakes.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Finishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finishing. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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