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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Perhaps most notably, Baty is finishing with two hands on the bat. Will Sammon, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025 Antetokounmpo finished with 32 points and 17 rebounds for Milwaukee. Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 23 Mar. 2025 Delectable notes of spiced toast and lemon curd with underlying notes of minerality with nectarine crumble and quince paste with the rich flavors perfectly balanced by marked acidity and a long, flavorful finish with lots of vibrant tension. Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025 Marshall finished with seven blocks and two steals. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for finish with

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“Finish with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finish%20with. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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