homestretch

noun

ˈhōm-ˈstrech How to pronounce homestretch (audio)
Definition of homestretchnext
as in ending
the last part of a process or action this project has been a lot of work, but we're finally in the homestretch

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Recent Examples of homestretch The Supreme Court is heading into the homestretch for its biggest cases of the term, with potentially landmark opinions still to come as early as June 18 on issues ranging from presidential power to culture war fights to birthright citizenship. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 17 June 2026 Mike Hellgren Welcome back The race is heated and in the homestretch with two Democrats who are well known to voters facing off in the Tuesday, June 23rd, primary. — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 12 June 2026 The homestretch of the drama, however, takes the story in a chilling direction, packing an aching quantity of feeling into a single glance at a security camera as someone climbs into a car and leaves the compound, never to be heard from again. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026 As Glyph rounds into the homestretch the narrative broadens, a flash of transcendence for the soldier and horse, a ray of hope for Petra and Patch. — Literary Hub, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for homestretch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homestretch
  1. ending
  2. end
  3. conclusion
  4. finale
  5. closing
  6. culmination
  7. finish
  8. close
Noun
  • In another series, in another era, those developments might have led to teachable moments and inspiring speeches, and the most bittersweet beats of the series are the ones that suggest how a happier ending could have come to pass.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
  • But that wasn’t the ending that Showalter and his team originally intended.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of ending
Noun
  • Throughout the performance, Seth Rogen, Andrew Watt and Sombr made cameos before the two-song spectacular came to an end.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Circ has said construction of the French facility is expected to be completed by the end of 2028, with the company targeting the use of its recycled polyester in Primark products from 2029.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of end
Noun
  • And your job as a writer is to put some order onto those pieces, but not necessarily to draw some giant conclusion about them.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The league, however, did not publicly identify the standard used to reach that conclusion.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of conclusion
Noun
  • James Newton Howard Howard composed the emotional finale of the film.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Three-plus weeks out from the season finale, which ended on a sizable cliffhanger, there’s been no word from FX on the show’s status.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of finale
Noun
  • The council also plans to hold special public hearings, to find out how the Academy got to the point of closing, and what possible solutions might look like.
    — Andrew Stelzer, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
  • See fans’ reactions and more details of the closing in my recent story.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of closing
Noun
  • Theo Bunch, director of Build Trybe, told The Star that the groundbreaking was the culmination of several months of planning and talks with other groups in the community.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The list is the culmination of a yearlong editorial vetting process where thousands of products are submitted for consideration and Allure editors run extensive tests to select winners, according to Allure.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of culmination
Noun
  • From 56 percent off combat boots that bring an edgy finish to polished fall outfits to under-$100 sleek walking sneakers that seamlessly transition from cidery visits to cozy dinners, these Vionic deals shouldn’t be missed.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The Hawkeyes took advantage of the time, three weeks after Michigan was given a second to attempt a second Hail Mary to beat Western Michigan in a controversial finish in the same stadium.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of finish
Noun
  • As the episode crescendos to a close, each team meets with its respective client.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The recent agreements bring a tense chapter of labor negotiations to a close.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of close

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“Homestretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homestretch. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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