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
After six hours of mistakes, misadventures, indifferent torture and even more indifferent murder, Black Rabbit finally locks in for 90 minutes in the homestretch as the last two episodes become a breathless pursuit through various parts of Brooklyn.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
Most impressively, Peralta has been at his best in the homestretch of the season.
—John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
By the time Journalism and jockey Umberto Rispoli began passing other horses and taking aim at Fierceness with the rally that had won him the Santa Anita Derby, Preakness and Haskell Stakes, the leader had spurted clear by 2-1/2 lengths turning into the homestretch.
—Kevin Modesti, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The inside move of a Thoroughbred on the homestretch, the last roll of the dice—such moments pulse with urgency and splendor.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
Most impressively, Peralta has been at his best in the homestretch of the season.
—John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
By the time Journalism and jockey Umberto Rispoli began passing other horses and taking aim at Fierceness with the rally that had won him the Santa Anita Derby, Preakness and Haskell Stakes, the leader had spurted clear by 2-1/2 lengths turning into the homestretch.
—Kevin Modesti, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The inside move of a Thoroughbred on the homestretch, the last roll of the dice—such moments pulse with urgency and splendor.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homestretch
Noun
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The epic snowy battle scene's twist ending probably had Twi-Hards threatening to run Bill Condon out of business, but everything worked out in the end.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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The ending left an opening for more episodes.—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Year of the Horse begins on February 17 with the end of the Year of the Snake (an animal equally apt for Malfoy, as the symbol of Slytherin, his house at Hogwarts).—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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McConnell will retire at the end of his term in 2026.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Feb. 2026
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Jim Sawyer, a gentlemanly preacher and city council member whose public service had been winding towards a peaceful conclusion, was asked to replace him.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Detectives reached that conclusion after a seven-month investigation into what led 30-year-old Trace Michael Kinser to fatally shoot his father, the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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In the series finale of Yellowstone, which aired in December 2024, fans saw the youngest son save Yellowstone Ranch by selling the land to Broken Rock Reservation.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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In the finale, allegiances have flipped.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Is the Bahama Breeze in Jacksonville closing?—
Doris Alvarez Cea,
Florida Times-Union,
4 Feb. 2026
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The stadium hosted the opening and closing ceremonies in 1956, along with hockey and figure skating.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
4 Feb. 2026
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For Morgan, her win is a culmination of an epic comeback from injury that kept her out most of the second half of 2025.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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If Lola Heatherton anticipated every O’Hara artist character to come, the show’s matriarch, Moira Rose, represents their apex and culmination.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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My mom always applies it with her fingers, but it can also be applied using a brush or makeup sponge—just make sure to use light layers and blend for a natural, crease-free finish.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Points will be distributed only for top-10 finishes and ties, compared with other tours that have smaller fields and leave out only the bottom finishers.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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As the teams in pursuit of the Eastern Conference crown bolster their rosters ahead of Thursday’s NBA Trade Deadline, the Knicks remain an active party in a number of discussions before the league’s deal-making window closes for business.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Draymond Green knows that his time as a member of Golden State Warriors is coming to a close.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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