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
With Gustavo Dudamel’s final season as music and artistic director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic reaching its homestretch, the orchestra has announced the appointment of its latest not music director.
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Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Spring has sprung, which means the 2025-26 TV season is in the homestretch.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
In Saturday's race, Klæbo used his trademark finishing sprint to drop teammate Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget on a steep final climb, giving him enough of a cushion to wave to the crowd on the homestretch.
—Nathaniel Herz, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
Tena Hadzic, a 21-year-old Croatian skier who encountered Nazgul down the homestretch, was initially shocked by her four-legged competitor.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
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Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Spring has sprung, which means the 2025-26 TV season is in the homestretch.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
In Saturday's race, Klæbo used his trademark finishing sprint to drop teammate Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget on a steep final climb, giving him enough of a cushion to wave to the crowd on the homestretch.
—Nathaniel Herz, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
Tena Hadzic, a 21-year-old Croatian skier who encountered Nazgul down the homestretch, was initially shocked by her four-legged competitor.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homestretch
Noun
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Popularized by a beer commercial during the 1986 World Cup, it’s used to rally on teams with its repetitive (albeit nonsensical) syllables as well as its upbeat ending.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Prince also excelled at crafting perfect song endings, and this is undoubtedly one of his best.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
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Photographs at either end offer a palpable glimpse into the building's former life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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My own book details the consequential events at a place called Fort Monroe in Virginia that led directly to Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and the end of American slavery.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The officials spoke for roughly two hours, according to a person familiar with the matter, but no announcement has been made since the meeting’s conclusion earlier today.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Ultimately, the employee retired before the case's conclusion.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Catcher Will Smith did not play Sunday because of neck stiffness, despite Roberts predicting the catcher would return for the series finale.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Taj Bradley is lined up for the series opener and Zebby Matthews for the finale.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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During closing arguments before the jury Tuesday, Grossman’s attorney, Esther Holm, echoed that claim.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Keys is a quintessential New Yorker, so her documentary makes sense as the closing selection for Tribeca.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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And the hotel’s refreshed look, with fabrics designed to mimic the fronds and ferns in the lush gardens outside, is the culmination of a five-year update led by interiors expert Lulu Lytle of Soane Britain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The evening celebration was a culmination of a series of weeklong activations across the district to celebrate the brand’s foray into in-store retail and in its home base of New York.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Although the hotel is Japanese inspired, the Peninsula Tokyo incorporates many pan-Asian elements—gilt finishes, flower petal motifs on the carpets, and cherry wood panelling, to name a few.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The trajectory was accompanied from start to finish by the sound of the motor, growing louder then fading away.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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When her once-close friend Harper (Myha’la) finds her in Paris, Yasmin is now organizing illicit interactions with underage girls and young women for ultra wealthy de facto neo-Nazis and conservative politicians.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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The latest round of corporate earnings is coming to a close.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2026
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“Homestretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homestretch. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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