finish with
phrasal verb
finished with; finishing with; finishes with
1
: to have no further need for (something) : to stop using (something)
Could I see the newspaper when you finish with it?
2
: to stop being involved with (someone) : to end a romantic relationship with (someone)
She and her boyfriend had another fight, and now she says she's going to finish with him once and for all.
3
: to stop dealing with, working on, or punishing (someone or something)
When I finish with him he'll be sorry!
I haven't finished with you yet!
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It’s finished with chocolate chips and topped with a Cuban flag for the perfect savory-sweet bite.
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Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
It’s finished with a top zipper, turnlock closure detail, and three credit card slots.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Wood cabinets are finished with a variety of durable, protective coatings such as varnishes, lacquers, and, on some vintage cabinets, shellac.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
The Tar Heels finished with a record of 6-7 last season, losing the Fenway Bowl to the UConn Huskies.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
It’s finished with a top zipper, turnlock closure detail, and three credit card slots.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Wood cabinets are finished with a variety of durable, protective coatings such as varnishes, lacquers, and, on some vintage cabinets, shellac.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
The Tar Heels finished with a record of 6-7 last season, losing the Fenway Bowl to the UConn Huskies.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Finish with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finish%20with. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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