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
And that means the serious injuries multiple star players sustained in Week 15 could be major factors down the homestretch.
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 15 Dec. 2025
The three-time reigning AFC champions have four games left on the schedule to make a run, and their homestretch begins with a matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
November games to remember, or the homestretch of elimination games.
—Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2025
The homestretch of the season has arrived for each, and the jockeying for both a place in the SEC title game and the CFP is on.
—Chase Goodbread, The Tuscaloosa News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 15 Dec. 2025
The three-time reigning AFC champions have four games left on the schedule to make a run, and their homestretch begins with a matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
November games to remember, or the homestretch of elimination games.
—Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2025
The homestretch of the season has arrived for each, and the jockeying for both a place in the SEC title game and the CFP is on.
—Chase Goodbread, The Tuscaloosa News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homestretch
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The Lakers’ Hollywood ending appears ready to dissolve like so many dreams on a casting couch with news that Luca Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique) will miss the remainder of the regular season.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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The couple waved to the cameras before riding off in a vintage Jaguar—the perfect ending to a gorgeous (and extremely well-publicized) day.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
5 Apr. 2026
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But by the end of the year, Solway was legally challenging his power over their financial affairs.—
Carol Thompson,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Travis Kelce will hold his bachelor party in the Bahamas around the end of May, according to Page Six.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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The amazingly rapid reconstruction project came to a conclusion in December 2024.—
David A. Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Another great example of this in action is KPMG’s new early career program focused on human qualities such as critical thinking, data analysis, and drawing conclusions rather than technical know-how.—
Teuila Hanson,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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New York dropped to 7-2 while the Marlins (6-3) salvaged the finale of a three-game series.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Roberts said Betts won’t play in Sunday’s series finale against the Washington Nationals, and his availability for the series in Toronto beginning Monday won’t be determined until after the results of the MRI are known.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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Some schools in Minnesota have already announced closings or shifts to virtual learning on Thursday as another round of winter weather threatens parts of the state.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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That Final Smile The closing image is everything.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The book is the culmination of 15 years studying the American education system strengths and weaknesses.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Bruins’ win was the culmination of a decade-long build by UCLA and head coach Cori Close, who have capitalized on this era of chaos in college sports to create a potential new women’s basketball power.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Credit, therefore, for how Wrexham responded, belatedly bringing a sense of urgency to their play and halving the deficit through Windass’ composed 34th-minute finish.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The concentrated, weightless formula gives full coverage with minimal product for the most natural-looking finish.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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On that night 15 months ago, the French wunderkind accomplished a feat none of the others could, forcing Jokic to give up on the Sombor mid-shuffle with a close-out that practically reached into the upper deck.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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However, the bank’s $885 price objective implies that the stock could surge about 54% from its Thursday close.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Homestretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homestretch. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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