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
The two candidates have offered diverging closing messages in the grueling campaign homestretch.
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
Serious bettors and the people who heard a tip from a friend alike were heavily invested in the day’s earlier races, watching intently on TVs above the wager window and cheering or groaning as horses made their way down the homestretch.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 4 May 2025
Worthy looked sensational down the homestretch and in the Super Bowl caught eight passes for 157 yards and two TDs.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
The Supreme Court is in the homestretch of a term that has lately been dominated by the Trump administration's emergency appeals of lower court orders seeking to slow President Donald Trump's efforts to remake the federal government.
—Mark Sherman, Arkansas Online, 17 Dec. 2024
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
Serious bettors and the people who heard a tip from a friend alike were heavily invested in the day’s earlier races, watching intently on TVs above the wager window and cheering or groaning as horses made their way down the homestretch.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 4 May 2025
Worthy looked sensational down the homestretch and in the Super Bowl caught eight passes for 157 yards and two TDs.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
The Supreme Court is in the homestretch of a term that has lately been dominated by the Trump administration's emergency appeals of lower court orders seeking to slow President Donald Trump's efforts to remake the federal government.
—Mark Sherman, Arkansas Online, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homestretch
Noun
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His tail wagged, knowing his happy ending had finally arrived.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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So, obviously the season one ending is setting up some great exploration in the world above for season two.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Wakefern is offering two for $9 through July 20, followed by two for $10 deals through the end of July.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
21 July 2025
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Some physicists hold out hope that the dead ends do somehow go away.—
Charlie Wood,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
Noun
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In fact… The Chinese military does use Nvidia chips, according to research by Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology, which analyzed 66,000 military purchasing records to come to that conclusion.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
15 July 2025
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The series came to a dramatic conclusion on Sunday, July 23, when Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales were crowned season 7’s winners.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Why Did Susie and Clayton break up after The Bachelor? Susie and Clayton announced their split in September 2022, six months after The Bachelor Season 26 finale aired.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
15 July 2025
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In the season 1 finale, the charge nurse was shown packing up her personal belongings on her desk after having been assaulted by a patient and thrown into the chaos of treating victims of a mass shooting.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Coordinating closing schedules in a traditional sale can be challenging.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
20 July 2025
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In his closing arguments, the assistant district attorney suggested that Salley was the lone shooter.—
John J. Lennon,
Rolling Stone,
19 July 2025
Noun
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This coming year will be the culmination of our yearly gathering in Park City for the Sundance Film Festival.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
14 July 2025
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In October 1971, the Shah anointed himself as the culmination of 2,500 years of Persian history with an extravagant birthday party for the Persian Empire.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
13 July 2025
Noun
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UConn’s third-ever one-and-done, McNeeley came off the bench in the Hornets’ opener against the Utah Jazz and impacted the game immediately, driving for a crafty finish and a three-point play in his first minute on the court.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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Follow it up with a microfiber cloth for a streak-free finish.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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But as the episode came to a close, the group of 10 islanders received a text to gather around the fire pit once more to learn who America picked as the final couples.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Bitcoin, also helped by a rally in tech stocks, ran up into the close, reaching its first new record since May 22.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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“Homestretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homestretch. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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