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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
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
What’s more, this is for finished goods and doesn’t account for ingredients and packaging, much of which is sourced from China.
—Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Alaa Elassar, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
When Fernandez is finished, Maria walks him to the bathroom to brush his teeth and then to change for his morning walk.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Cold butter won't blend into the batter as well and will change the consistency of the finished cake.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
What’s more, this is for finished goods and doesn’t account for ingredients and packaging, much of which is sourced from China.
—Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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On the morning of the attacks, Schab was a musician in the Navy band aboard the USS Dobbin and had just finished his shower and sat down for his coffee, his daughter said on their GoFundMe page.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
When Fernandez is finished, Maria walks him to the bathroom to brush his teeth and then to change for his morning walk.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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What to know The six-day manhunt ended Monday when Mangione was apprehended in Altoona, Pennsylvania after a McDonald's employee recognized him and alerted police.Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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When World War II ended and the horrors of the Holocaust began to emerge, the focus was on the human cost, and seeking justice, retribution and answers for the survivors and bereaved families.Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ironically, the geometric slabs she’s stopped at to admire are a cluster of the Barbican’s residences, built to be rented out by the council but now privately owned and notoriously expensive.Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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One of the most memorable moments of the Eras Tour took place in Brazil, when Swift stopped the show to ask for water to be distributed to her audience in the sweltering heat.William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The tour concluded this past weekend after 149 shows with more than 10 million tickets sold.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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The analysts concluded that big retailers, particularly Costco and Walmart , should continue to attract more customers during this period and pick up market share.Paulina Likos, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Hours later, a state judge in Seattle permanently halted the merger in Washington state.Peter Weber, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Hours later, a state judge in Seattle permanently halted the merger in Washington state.Peter Weber, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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With restaurants closed, and a complete ban on having people outside of your bubble—let alone chefs—in your home, their entire business model disappeared overnight.Lela London, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Stage 4: In the final stage, there's complete cirrhosis.Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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After that expired, the Rangers signed him to a two-year deal.Sam Blum, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Mets purchased the Triple-A club and the ballpark in 2018 after their contract with the Las Vegas team expired.Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
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That’s because what’s up onscreen is absolutely enchanting, a big-screen musical extravaganza that whisks you away from everyday cares, and belts it out at all the appropriate times.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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It’s backed off from that breakout as sellers moved in but remains in an up trend for the year and since the 2022 lows.John Navin, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Then, regardless of corner exit speed, getting back on throttle and hearing the deep rumble of its mighty V8 heart never ceased to be entertaining.Peter Nelson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Heavy, unstable particles were created early on, but as the energy dropped, their creation ceased, forcing them to either annihilate or decay away.Big Think, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Finished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finished. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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