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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 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 Iron Honor, another prerace betting favorite, tried to challenge Napoleon Solo down the homestretch but couldn’t come within a length of the winner. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 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
  • So, while the model maintains a steady flow of minidresses (spanning her modish orange number from Oddli to a piece of beige Valentino vintage), summer is, in fact, ending.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
  • In non-linear lyric forms, the following collections braid love’s ruthless endings with its tenderest beginnings.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of ending
Noun
  • But Vicki’s insufferable attitude is nothing compared to Lisa’s selfishness by the end of the episode.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Underwood went 12-of-22 passing for 170 yards and gifted Western Michigan 3 points at the end of the first half.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of end
Noun
  • The banquet room of an Elgin restaurant resonated with those words at the conclusion of a rousing tune featuring four-part barbershop harmony.
    — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Two people can examine the same evidence and reach different conclusions.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of conclusion
Noun
  • Ella Bruccoleri returns as the awkward Mary Bennet opposite Dónal Finn as Tom Hayward, who proposed in the Season 1 finale – with Mary accepting.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Baltimore missed last season’s playoffs when its field goal missed in the season finale, circumstances that might have been avoided had the Ravens not started 1-5.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of finale
Noun
  • Nearly 40 public elementary schools in Orange County now enroll fewer students than needed to be financially stable, raising the specter of more school closings in a district that shuttered seven campuses in May.
    — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Four plays after his big return, Cawthon grabbed a 15-yard TD catch to spark a 38-3 closing run.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of closing
Noun
  • The voting is supposed to be the culmination of their work and ensure that a consensus has been reached.
    — Esther King, The Dial, 15 Sep. 2026
  • His dismissal wasn’t so much the result of one outburst or misstep, the person told The Times, but the culmination of a season’s worth of issues that boiled over in the wake of the Nebraska loss.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of culmination
Noun
  • The Blues narrowly miss the playoffs after an abysmal start and a strong finish to the season.
    — Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Radiant Glow Balm is a versatile balm that delivers a sheer, natural-looking tint, soft-focus glow and lightweight moisture for a dewy, hydrated finish.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of finish
Noun
  • Guests mingled at the Bill Blass town house Thursday night for an up-close look at the vintage Bill Blass pieces, fashion sketches and personal letters across the designer’s career that are being auctioned at Christie’s.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Warm days on the patio and long hours spent in the garden may be coming to a close soon.
    — Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of close

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“Homestretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homestretch. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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