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
In front of 78,000 cheering fans the little horse would surge down the homestretch to win by a length and a half.
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Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
As the in-season tournament hits the homestretch of its group stage, Milwaukee is sitting pretty with a 3-0 record in East Group B.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The Conservatory Project aims to replace temporary suites and 2,100 seats in the infield lining the homestretch of the track with new permanent structures providing 7,000 premium experiences for guests, including 36 suites.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Not the homestretch of the season, which, despite wins in six of their final seven games, featured no margin for error as Tampa Bay engaged in an arm-wrestling match with the Atlanta Falcons for the division crown.
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
As the in-season tournament hits the homestretch of its group stage, Milwaukee is sitting pretty with a 3-0 record in East Group B.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The Conservatory Project aims to replace temporary suites and 2,100 seats in the infield lining the homestretch of the track with new permanent structures providing 7,000 premium experiences for guests, including 36 suites.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Not the homestretch of the season, which, despite wins in six of their final seven games, featured no margin for error as Tampa Bay engaged in an arm-wrestling match with the Atlanta Falcons for the division crown.
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homestretch
Noun
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The Cheers finale carves out happy endings for several of its cast members.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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My ending was harmonizing the situation of the movie, that the family is coming together at the end, and Laura is part of the family and wants to go back to the family.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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In the end, all but one Republican voted the bill out of committee—Rep. Chip Roy of Texas, who skipped the vote—ending the committee’s debate that began more than 22 hours ago.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
22 May 2025
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In the end, Circuit Judge Amy Maher sentenced Howard to 30 years in prison.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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My conclusion, not to spoil the ending, is that the real bonus offered by a meal kit is sauces, spices, and flavors, doled out in small portions rather than large jars.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
18 May 2025
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Southampton is set to finish last in the Premier League standings and will be facing relegation after the conclusion of their next two matches.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
Noun
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His last show was Saturday night's season 50 finale.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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Not interspersed with the rest of the story, but all at once in a single episode that slams hard on the brakes after last week’s intense finish and gives everyone a moment to breathe before the big Season 2 finale next week.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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But a filing in Massachusetts tied to the closing of the state’s only Bahama Breeze location reported that 73 workers lost their jobs.—
Ron Hurtibise,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 May 2025
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The closings come after a series of high-profile openings on Camp Bowie Boulevard as growth in the western suburbs brings the area more traffic and patrons.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2025
Noun
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For many, this represents the achievement of a lifelong goal—the culmination of years climbing the corporate ladder.—
Isabelita Castilho,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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And so for me, this was really a deep dive into the culmination of my career.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Behind fast starts in the first two sets and strong finishes in the last two, the Warriors (13-1) further solidified their confidence as a leading Div. 1 title contender with another 3-0 sweep (25-16, 25-22, 25-18) over No. 4 Needham – this time in a gym none of them had ever won in before.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the Dolphins will look to get back on track after a disappointing 8-9 finish in 2024, coach Mike McDaniel’s first sub-.500 record, despite the loss of several key players.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
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With that in mind, give me Denver to keep Game 5 close.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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As of Monday’s market close, the Standard & Poor’s 500 index is down 3.39% since Trump’s inauguration.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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“Homestretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homestretch. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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