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
But Dinkins needed to galvanize Black and Latino voters in the homestretch.
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Jonathan Mahler, Curbed, 1 Aug. 2025
The swift action, coming in the homestretch of the 140-day legislative session, would spare the lottery from being abolished, but would keep its operations under close watch for the next two years.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Then just as Dellinger had 60 years earlier in Tokyo, Fisher charged through traffic down the final homestretch, securing the bronze medal in the final steps.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 29 July 2025
To execute every shot in the final round – many of which feature water coming down the homestretch at TPC Twin Cities – to the best of your abilities.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 July 2025
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Jonathan Mahler, Curbed, 1 Aug. 2025
The swift action, coming in the homestretch of the 140-day legislative session, would spare the lottery from being abolished, but would keep its operations under close watch for the next two years.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Then just as Dellinger had 60 years earlier in Tokyo, Fisher charged through traffic down the final homestretch, securing the bronze medal in the final steps.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 29 July 2025
To execute every shot in the final round – many of which feature water coming down the homestretch at TPC Twin Cities – to the best of your abilities.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homestretch
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With the ending of placements at the Civic and city-funded rooms in other CoLEAD shelters, safety ambassadors who were paid to quell the violence on Third Avenue turned to other shelter organizations.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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Safdie only made slight changes to the ending, like adding a conversation Kerr has with a doctor after the loss.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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But if nothing else, this new environment should give Okoro breathing room to find his footing on the other end.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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As our colleagues at Bleacher Report wrote, ticket prices for the Los Angeles Lakers surged as speculation grew that James might actually be announcing the end of his playing career.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Just two years after Riverdale came to its dramatic conclusion, Archie Andrews is plotting his return to television screens once again — and, this time around, things are about to get a whole lot spookier.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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The authors reached their conclusions after analyzing data from the Trøndelag Health Study.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
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The following sequence, from the Wizards’ season finale in Miami, illustrates Sarr’s abilities to protect the rim, handle the ball in the open court and pass.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Joanna, 47, also serves as the finale's guest judge.—
Ana Calderone,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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The full composition of the ownership group is expected to be finalized by the closing of the deal, which could come in early 2026.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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In addition, Zacapa, the premium main sponsor of spirits at LAFS, will once again present the Visionary of the Year Award during the summit’s closing cocktail ceremony.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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So her excellent new Showgirl feels like the culmination of so many of her favorite stories.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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On October 6th, the Aries Full Moon rises, bringing to culmination storylines that began back on March 29th, 2025, when the Aries Solar Eclipse cracked open new paths for us.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
5 Oct. 2025
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Cotton or linen blends work if treated with a water-repellant finish (like Scotchgard), while Polyester, nylon, or olefin (polypropylene) are strong, budget-friendly, and inherently stain resistant.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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Key elements range from Cipollino marble to bronze finishes.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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It’s been a while since Shawn Mendes has felt this close.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Club stock was on pace for a fresh record close and its sixth straight session of gains, its longest winning streak since June.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Homestretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homestretch. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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