1
as in completes
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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2
as in ends
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
we'll finish the concert before dark
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3
as in stops
to come to an end
the three-day race finished yesterday
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1
as in endings
the last part of a process or action
a pie-eating contest is the fair's traditional finish
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as in halts
the stopping of a process or activity
an all-out fight right to the finish
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Recent Examples of finishes
Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The twin measures come as Kehoe and other officials predict tighter budgets are looming, as Missouri finishes spending the massive amount of federal pandemic aid that flowed into the state.
—Jonathan Shorman and, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
Modern spins sometimes sneak in diced bacon or swap whole oysters for chopped, but the classic remains a staple, especially at Southern brunches where a squeeze of lemon finishes the indulgence.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
DeSantis' pick will represent Floridians on Capitol Hill until a special election in 2026 to determine who finishes the term.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
Sky has now finally answered this call by adding a new ‘next episode’ on screen when an episode finishes.
—John Archer, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In the first end-credits scene, Sonic finishes a race with Tails and Knuckles and is suddenly attacked by Metal Sonic robots.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Wherever Moss finishes his football career, the school will have a class athlete.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
But on this night, as Fernandez finishes his dinner, Joe goes to his room and turns down the bed.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
There's no equipment to chase down, no wait while someone else finishes their set, and no having to manually record your sets.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The twin measures come as Kehoe and other officials predict tighter budgets are looming, as Missouri finishes spending the massive amount of federal pandemic aid that flowed into the state.
—Jonathan Shorman and, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
Modern spins sometimes sneak in diced bacon or swap whole oysters for chopped, but the classic remains a staple, especially at Southern brunches where a squeeze of lemon finishes the indulgence.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
DeSantis' pick will represent Floridians on Capitol Hill until a special election in 2026 to determine who finishes the term.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
Sky has now finally answered this call by adding a new ‘next episode’ on screen when an episode finishes.
—John Archer, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In the first end-credits scene, Sonic finishes a race with Tails and Knuckles and is suddenly attacked by Metal Sonic robots.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Wherever Moss finishes his football career, the school will have a class athlete.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
But on this night, as Fernandez finishes his dinner, Joe goes to his room and turns down the bed.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishes
Verb
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Wavy is between straight and curly, holds hairstyles well, and has big curls and waves from roots to ends.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
4 Jan. 2025
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For now, the pro football season mercifully ends, and not nearly soon enough.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The woman in question was identified as Renee Brown, a 36-year-old single mom who works two jobs, loves her kid, and never stops, à la Reba McEntire.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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During the cruise, expect beachside dinners under the stars, stops at under-the-radar villages, and visits to temples.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Once the regular season concludes, other teams can request permission from the Cowboys to interview McCarthy for head coaching positions, and Dallas will decide whether to allow it.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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As deer season concludes, diehard hunters will process a range of emotions.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
1 Jan. 2025
Verb
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His contract expires at the end of 2025, so there's a real chance the Padres consider trading him.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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Patients can apply for renewal once the card expires.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The ability to draw statistical conclusions and use predictive analytics to reduce hazards with fewer resources is made possible by them.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Department of Justice conducted its own independent investigation and reached the same fundamental conclusions.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
Verb
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But Social Security payments won’t be delayed if the government ceases operating because of a shutdown.—
Jason Rossi,
The Enquirer,
20 Dec. 2024
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Netanyahu has said the fighting will only end when Hamas ceases to exist as an organization.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
1 Dec. 2024
Noun
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This game did seem different, unlike some of the other season finales in lost seasons.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The Bears have lost seven season finales in a row against the Packers (2023, 2021, 2013, 2011, 2006, 2005, 1998) dating to their 23-21 win to close the 1983 season.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Each of these halts progress for us all and needs urgent attention.—
Nadia Edwards-Dashti,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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Each of these halts progress for us all and needs urgent attention.—
Nadia Edwards-Dashti,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Finishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finishes. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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