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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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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
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
Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Some of her clients even use it lightly as a finishing or detailing product for a dry, voluminous effect, though it’s primarily formulated as a scalp treatment.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
Her diamond dermal piercing was the perfect finishing touch for the emo girl-lite moment.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
The Louisville freshman guard has established himself as a potential lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft because of his mix of shooting and athletic finishing.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
If CeraVe is the workhorse and Cyklar is the nourisher, this find is the perfect finishing touch.
—Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
For a polished finishing touch, the Graphic Image Leather Luggage Tag is a sleek upgrade at 40 percent off.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
That model includes four centers—the new logistics center, parts manufacturing center, assembly center and finishing center.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
Re-tooled with new signings, the defensive inadequacies and erratic finishing that had held the club back during his first campaign were eradicated.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Just three courses short of finishing his studies at the seminary, Jackson dropped out to pursue a full-time career in civil rights.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Despite gaining millions of votes in the primaries, Jackson lost the Democratic presidential nominee campaign, finishing third behind eventual nominee Walter Mondale and Gary Hart.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
Diana is working on finishing book 10.
—Reshma Gopaldas, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
For wood blinds, consider finishing them off with some furniture polish.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Trout played his most games since 2019 last season, finishing at 130.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Rodriguez starred in Season 6 of the Peacock dating series and was one of the breakout stars that year, making it to the final and finishing in third place, coupled with Jana Craig.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
Diggins was visibly uncomfortable late in the sprint after a fast start, struggling to generate power in the finishing stretch.
—Derek Gatopoulos, Twin Cities, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
Noun
Toast coconut shavings in the oven for an impressive finishing touch.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Some of her clients even use it lightly as a finishing or detailing product for a dry, voluminous effect, though it’s primarily formulated as a scalp treatment.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
Her diamond dermal piercing was the perfect finishing touch for the emo girl-lite moment.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
The Louisville freshman guard has established himself as a potential lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft because of his mix of shooting and athletic finishing.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
If CeraVe is the workhorse and Cyklar is the nourisher, this find is the perfect finishing touch.
—Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
For a polished finishing touch, the Graphic Image Leather Luggage Tag is a sleek upgrade at 40 percent off.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
That model includes four centers—the new logistics center, parts manufacturing center, assembly center and finishing center.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
Re-tooled with new signings, the defensive inadequacies and erratic finishing that had held the club back during his first campaign were eradicated.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Italians claimed the gold medal by finishing 4 1/2 seconds faster than the American world record-holders, and that margin was so large that Giovannini pulled his two white-gloved hands together and pressed them to the side of his head at the close, just the way NBA star Curry does.
—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Just three courses short of finishing his studies at the seminary, Jackson dropped out to pursue a full-time career in civil rights.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Despite gaining millions of votes in the primaries, Jackson lost the Democratic presidential nominee campaign, finishing third behind eventual nominee Walter Mondale and Gary Hart.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
Diana is working on finishing book 10.
—Reshma Gopaldas, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
For wood blinds, consider finishing them off with some furniture polish.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Trout played his most games since 2019 last season, finishing at 130.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Rodriguez starred in Season 6 of the Peacock dating series and was one of the breakout stars that year, making it to the final and finishing in third place, coupled with Jana Craig.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
Diggins was visibly uncomfortable late in the sprint after a fast start, struggling to generate power in the finishing stretch.
—Derek Gatopoulos, Twin Cities, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishing
Noun
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The luxury train operates year-round stopping at picturesque destinations across the country, including in Kent, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, and Surrey.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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For all of these pastimes, the content followed a predictable sequence with natural stopping points.—
Robin Pickering,
The Conversation,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Searchers have discovered the wreck of a luxury steamer that sank in a Lake Michigan gale in the late 19th century, completing a quest that began almost 60 years ago.—
Todd Richmond,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Hetzel would spend much of his life after completing his secondary education in the Pacific Northwest, practicing his photography.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Less than a year after ending a European tour, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are headed back out on the Land of Hope and Dreams American tour.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
17 Feb. 2026
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Running back Cam Skattebo, who was putting together a strong rookie campaign for the New York Giants in 2025 before suffering a season-ending ankle injury in Week 8, played for Sac State in 2021 and 2022 before transferring to Arizona State.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Upon concluding her remarks, Gilchrest asked if anyone at the press conference had questions.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2026
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The European leg of The Land of Hope and Dreams Tour played to more than 700,000 fans across Europe last spring and summer before concluding in Milan.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
17 Feb. 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 only way to heal from runner’s knee is rest.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Another warning sign that often flies under the radar is profound fatigue—an overwhelming tiredness that doesn’t go away with rest (something that many of us are quick to dismiss).—
Jennifer Shanker,
Flow Space,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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One example is the subsidies for buying insurance that were enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic and lasted for a few years before expiring in 2025.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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In the second quarter, the Lancers forced a shot clock violation on one possession and forced turnovers on two possessions as the shot clock was seconds away from expiring.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Deep in the coastal mountains above the sparkling Pacific resort of Mazatlán, towns spaced along a twisting road appear nearly deserted, the quiet broken only by the occasional passing truck.—
Aarón Ibarra,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Deep in the coastal mountains above the sparkling Pacific resort of Mazatlan, towns spaced along a twisting road appear nearly deserted, the quiet broken only by the occasional passing truck.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Finishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finishing. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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