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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
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
At the time, several tequila producers had already been experimenting with different barrel finishes — including wine casks and various oak treatments — but sherry‑specific finishing was still relatively uncommon.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 1 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
If CeraVe is the workhorse and Cyklar is the nourisher, this find is the perfect finishing touch.
—Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 10 June 2026
But since the calendar flipped to June, Webb has morphed back into the workhorse who has led the National League in innings pitched for three consecutive seasons, finishing in the top six in Cy Young voting eachof those years.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
After finishing his second term as governor, LePage took a break from politics and worked as a bartender at McSeagull’s, a seafood restaurant in Boothbay Harbor.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 9 June 2026
The senior right-hander had no trouble finishing it, however.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
Croatia is a recent World Cup overperformer, finishing runner-up in Russia 2018 and making the semifinals in 2022.
—Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
During the qualifying round, South Africa won its group by finishing ahead of Nigeria and advanced despite starting the campaign with a loss due to an ineligible player used in a match against Lesotho.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Moments like the women’s water polo team finishing 17-15 — its first winning season in the program’s brief, four-year history.
—Brian Robin, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
On Saturday, June 6, the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum, 54, shared a post on Instagram in celebration of 14-year-old Georgia finishing her time in middle school.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 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
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
At the time, several tequila producers had already been experimenting with different barrel finishes — including wine casks and various oak treatments — but sherry‑specific finishing was still relatively uncommon.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 1 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
If CeraVe is the workhorse and Cyklar is the nourisher, this find is the perfect finishing touch.
—Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Verb
One human staffer answers the hotline, another handles finishing the dishes, and the third works the handoff to delivery drivers.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 10 June 2026
But since the calendar flipped to June, Webb has morphed back into the workhorse who has led the National League in innings pitched for three consecutive seasons, finishing in the top six in Cy Young voting eachof those years.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
After finishing his second term as governor, LePage took a break from politics and worked as a bartender at McSeagull’s, a seafood restaurant in Boothbay Harbor.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 9 June 2026
The senior right-hander had no trouble finishing it, however.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
Croatia is a recent World Cup overperformer, finishing runner-up in Russia 2018 and making the semifinals in 2022.
—Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
During the qualifying round, South Africa won its group by finishing ahead of Nigeria and advanced despite starting the campaign with a loss due to an ineligible player used in a match against Lesotho.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Moments like the women’s water polo team finishing 17-15 — its first winning season in the program’s brief, four-year history.
—Brian Robin, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
On Saturday, June 6, the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum, 54, shared a post on Instagram in celebration of 14-year-old Georgia finishing her time in middle school.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishing
Adjective
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During the post-closing ceremony panel, the jury president showed a sense of humor when discussing the challenges of serving as the leading member of the voting committee for a prestigious film festival, like being away from the phones all morning.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
23 May 2026
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This is covered in a standard inspection, often called a pre-drywall or pre-closing inspection.—
Ryan Brennan
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Fat tires provide stability across a variety of surfaces, while hydraulic disc brakes offer confident stopping power.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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Sanchez has not been immune to errors, but his shot-stopping has been key to Chelsea and Liam Rosenior’s exit relieves some of the questions about his ability on the ball.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Yamamoto retired 22 consecutive Angels after Peraza’s triple, allowing no more baserunners while completing eight innings for the first time this season.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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Upon completing his 10-year NHL career and two games with Cincinnati of the World Hockey Association in 1978-79, Meehan returned to Buffalo to earn a law degree before joining the Sabres' front office in 1984 under general manager Scotty Bowman.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Verb
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That James left Northeast Ohio without ending Cleveland’s excruciating championship drought—the city hadn’t won a major pro sports title since 1964—added to the furor.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 June 2026
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Like Danault, wingers Corey Perry and Warren Foegele were also dealt for draft picks, while Fiala and Kuzmenko sustained season-ending injuries in February.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Digwa was sentenced to life in prison on Monday, concluding a case that the far-right has co-opted for its false narrative that British institutions, including the police, are biased against White Britons.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Federal investigators said their review uncovered broader violations, concluding the district also allowed male students to access female-only facilities and compete on girls' teams.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Now New Trier’s opponents are stuck trying to guard Randall, a task that is becoming increasingly difficult with every passing year.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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In this example, from the 1-0 victory against Wales in September, Oluwaseyi is pressing Wales’ right centre-back while blocking the passing lane into Charlie Crew, with David ready to move towards Ben Davies if the ball is played towards the left centre-back.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Noun
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Andersen didn’t dress in Game 4 and was listed as a healthy scratch; Brind’Amour said after the game that Andersen, who’d played every minute of the postseason until Game 3, needed a rest.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The Valkyries signed the 6-foot-4, former Stanford standout to a rest-of-season contract on Sunday, also waiving forward Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda in a corresponding move.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Petersen said the contract runs through April 2028, expiring about 2 ½ months before the 2028 Olympics comes to SoFi Stadium.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The most popular contract in QQQ by dollar amount and volume is currently the in-the-money 700-strike put expiring on Tuesday, with $44 million in premium exchanged.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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“Finishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finishing. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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