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
Just a few months into his first professional season, Ross has raced from High A to Triple A, with a big-league promotion looking like a distinct possibility at some point by the homestretch.
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Del Mar will commence the start of its summer season on July 18 with a celebration that promises eye-catching arrays of color, lively music, bountiful beverages, and swift horses practically flying down the homestretch.
—Kelley Carlson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
There were moves and countermoves galore down the homestretch.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 May 2025
Entering the homestretch, Journalism poked his head in front as Rodriguez began to fall back.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Del Mar will commence the start of its summer season on July 18 with a celebration that promises eye-catching arrays of color, lively music, bountiful beverages, and swift horses practically flying down the homestretch.
—Kelley Carlson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
There were moves and countermoves galore down the homestretch.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 May 2025
Entering the homestretch, Journalism poked his head in front as Rodriguez began to fall back.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homestretch
Noun
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The ending to our season really speaks to that question.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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It was released from trigeminal nerve endings surrounding cranial blood vessels.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
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Other bookstores will offer smaller fixtures, end cap options and products at the checkout.—
Greta Cross,
Freep.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Trump officials counter that the chips represent lower-tier technology and the highest end of the US chip stack isn’t will remain blocked.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
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Following the conclusion of its 2025 flagship festival in Montréal, Just For Laughs has announced the winners of its inaugural Shorts & Pilots Program, recognizing emerging comedic talent and original storytelling across short and pilot formats.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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Privately, some of President Donald Trump’s most loyal allies have come to a sobering conclusion.—
Jake Lahut,
Wired News,
6 Aug. 2025
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Richardson spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about Larry and Marian ahead of the finale.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Aug. 2025
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On Friday, August 8, fans will get to see the final episode of the fourth season, which will also serve as the series finale.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The closing of Sun Fresh follows The Merc Co+op at 501 Minnesota Ave.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
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Those moves come after the Nasdaq Composite ended last week at fresh closing highs, and the S&P 500 closed on the threshold of another milestone.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
10 Aug. 2025
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Next year will mark the culmination of its Jubilee Year celebrations, and through January, the city will continue to host pilgrimage events, public art installations, and expanded museum programming.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
4 Aug. 2025
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Where to Eat Food in Argentina’s northwest is hearty, and a culmination of Andean and indigenous influences.—
Carola Fresno,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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First from Mohammed Kudus and then second an exceptional finish by Richarlison.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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United endured the worst finish of its Premier League history last season, settling for a 15th-place finish, 13 positions and 32 points lower than the Gunners.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Although this year’s World Games are coming to a close, this isn’t the end for breaking on the world stage this year.—
Jason Pu,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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And with summer coming to a close, a long-sleeve blouse is an excellent option for transitioning into the new season.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Homestretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homestretch. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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