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as in completed
brought or having come to an end
the frosting isn't finished until you've added all of the decorative roses
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as in accomplished
to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done
we should finish the painting of the house by tomorrow
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as in ended
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
we'll finish the concert before dark
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as in stopped
to come to an end
the three-day race finished yesterday
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Recent Examples of finished
Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
And to now be able to see, via the Blu-ray split screen, how the raw actor performance is translated to the finished product only deepens our appreciation for the careful craft that is put into these films.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025
Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025
Two days later, Cunningham crossed up Austin Reaves and finished over LeBron James during the fourth quarter of Detroit’s win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
—Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The mission during the recording process was one of sonic exploration, Rinehart says, going on to compare the finished product to the music of a famously eclectic artist.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
And to now be able to see, via the Blu-ray split screen, how the raw actor performance is translated to the finished product only deepens our appreciation for the careful craft that is put into these films.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025
Verb
The work is not done — more soft interview rooms are scheduled to be finished for police departments in Lodi and Fresno, Pedretti said.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025
Two days later, Cunningham crossed up Austin Reaves and finished over LeBron James during the fourth quarter of Detroit’s win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
—Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finished
Verb
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That proved to be a toxic relationship that ended badly, with Louis and Claudia nearly killing Lestat and running away to Europe.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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The coach’s assessment might sound surprising considering Smith’s last pass Sunday was an interception that ended the game.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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That was why the tractor had stopped.—
Peter Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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Details matter, as the characters in Season 2 never stopped reminding us.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The mold company's report also concluded that the Wright's apartment was uninhabitable and that the Wright's belongings needed to be replaced due to extremely high levels of mold, the lawsuit said.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American-Statesman,
27 Dec. 2024
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In 2023, Beyoncé officially concluded the Renaissance era with the release of a feature-length documentary that chronicled the making and execution of its accompanying stadium tour.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
26 Dec. 2024
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The other 23 states have banned the sentencing option, though four of the states that still use capital punishment — including California and Oregon — have halted the practice due to gubernatorial holds.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2025
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At the first convention center stop, the driver halted, and three additional riders squeezed into the five-passenger sedan before the trip continued.—
Daniel Rothberg,
ProPublica,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And the vibe is not complete without jazz or a nineties playlist.—
Akili King,
Essence,
17 Feb. 2025
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Of course, no good Mardi Gras party is complete without a parade.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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McCarthy has been with the team for five seasons, and his contract has expired.—
Fox News Staff,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Graham’s contract with the Raiders expired after this season.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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The up side of this approach is that sporty types like runners and cyclists can still hear the world around them as well as the workout tunes.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2025
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Both teams faced up an up-hill climb in the Section 6 competition Feb. 6 at Buck Hill in Burnsville with only seven total skiers competing, four girls and three boys.—
Tom Schardin,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Mining operations ceased, and only small crews remained to clean up the old dumps.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Some time after this, the vessel's operations ceased due to sinking or stranding on a beach, leading to its abandonment.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Finished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finished. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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