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1
as in completing
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 concluding
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 expiring
to come to an end
the three-day race finished yesterday
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Recent Examples of finishing
Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The difference between the two fonts comes down to a few finishing strokes.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 11 Dec. 2025
The white gown in which Ada will open the show is still receiving finishing touches from young seamstress Christine (Garance Marillier).
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Andy Behrens, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
And the quality of their finishing is also exceptional, from their entry level pieces under $20,000 up to their $150,000 watches.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
Pittsburgh continues to rely on a young, developing roster that has been competitive but inconsistent in finishing games.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Blue Fever Group, a global provider of sustainable solutions for denim and garment finishing, has acquired Garmon, a manufacturer of specialized chemical products for denim garment finishing.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Students were told they were not expected to complete them but to work through their writing process toward finishing.
—Jeanne Beatrix Law, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Vargas scored a minute into the second half, controlling a cross in the box, going around goalkeeper Ethan Horvath and finishing.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
This outdoor rug, for example, is an easy finishing touch that will transform your patio into a 5–star resort.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
The concerns are durability, consistency, and whether the disruption turns into enough finishing.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
The series is hosted by Nick Viall, a 45-year old man who starred on The Bachelor after finishing runner-up in two consecutive seasons of The Bachelorette, and his 27-year model and former surgical technologist wife Natalie Joy.
—Peter White, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Seasons 2 and 3 were made back-to-back, with Season 2 finishing production in May 2025 and the final season beginning production shortly after.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Dugalić also prevented Thomas from getting easy duck-ins and finishing over the top of smaller defenders.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
In a sport that celebrates its individuality, McIlroy and longtime friend Shane Lowry became a dynamic duo in the event, winning back in 2024 before finishing tied for 12th in 2025.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
For hikers, photographers and explorers, that could mean covering more ground, carrying more gear, or simply finishing a long day with less strain on the body.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
If the combined Democratic vote is splintered among the eight Democrats in the June 2 primary, the two Republicans could end up finishing first and second.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Scheffler has had success in Houston, finishing T2 in three of the last four Children's Opens.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Bridgeland Distillery’s cask-finished single malt also took honors, showing how finishing and single malt production are becoming bigger parts of the Canadian landscape.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The difference between the two fonts comes down to a few finishing strokes.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 11 Dec. 2025
The white gown in which Ada will open the show is still receiving finishing touches from young seamstress Christine (Garance Marillier).
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Pfaadt was a regular finishing move for my Zero SP squads.
—Andy Behrens, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
And the quality of their finishing is also exceptional, from their entry level pieces under $20,000 up to their $150,000 watches.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
Pittsburgh continues to rely on a young, developing roster that has been competitive but inconsistent in finishing games.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Blue Fever Group, a global provider of sustainable solutions for denim and garment finishing, has acquired Garmon, a manufacturer of specialized chemical products for denim garment finishing.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Students were told they were not expected to complete them but to work through their writing process toward finishing.
—Jeanne Beatrix Law, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Vargas scored a minute into the second half, controlling a cross in the box, going around goalkeeper Ethan Horvath and finishing.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
This outdoor rug, for example, is an easy finishing touch that will transform your patio into a 5–star resort.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
The concerns are durability, consistency, and whether the disruption turns into enough finishing.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
The school's practices allowed people to get massage therapy licenses without finishing the required training, according to TDLR.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
The series is hosted by Nick Viall, a 45-year old man who starred on The Bachelor after finishing runner-up in two consecutive seasons of The Bachelorette, and his 27-year model and former surgical technologist wife Natalie Joy.
—Peter White, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Seasons 2 and 3 were made back-to-back, with Season 2 finishing production in May 2025 and the final season beginning production shortly after.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Dugalić also prevented Thomas from getting easy duck-ins and finishing over the top of smaller defenders.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
In a sport that celebrates its individuality, McIlroy and longtime friend Shane Lowry became a dynamic duo in the event, winning back in 2024 before finishing tied for 12th in 2025.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
For hikers, photographers and explorers, that could mean covering more ground, carrying more gear, or simply finishing a long day with less strain on the body.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
If the combined Democratic vote is splintered among the eight Democrats in the June 2 primary, the two Republicans could end up finishing first and second.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Scheffler has had success in Houston, finishing T2 in three of the last four Children's Opens.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishing
Noun
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Surveillance footage shows Miami-Dade Fire Rescue stopping near Pion’s vehicle shortly after the attack.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Announcements played on loop, urging people to keep moving, warning that stopping was dangerous.—
Yook JiHun,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Christopherson, a Star resident, is wrapping up his third year as principal of Hunter Elementary in Meridian after completing his principal internship at Star and Willow Creek elementary schools.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Gorman was reportedly only a few months away from completing her freshman year.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ducks captain Radko Gudas, slowed by a lower-body injury, insisted on playing in the rematch of a March 12 game in which his knee-on-knee hit on Auston Matthews led to a season-ending injury for the Toronto captain and a five-game suspension for Gudas.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The legislation also calls for ending the sales tax on school supplies like pens, pencils, crayons, backpacks and lunchboxes, along with energy efficient appliances for residential use, including washers, dryers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and standard-size refrigerators, among others.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Chicago Board of Education will vote Monday on whether to hire interim CEO Macquline King permanently, concluding a monthslong national search for the school district’s next leader.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Developers and states sued, and federal judges allowed all five to resume construction, essentially concluding that the government didn't show that the national security risk was so imminent that construction must halt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Other alternatives such as offering a seller credit to cover potential post-closing assessments or adjusting the purchase price to reflect the risks of such costs are also being employed.—
Michael L. Hyman,
Miami Herald,
29 Dec. 2025
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Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will continue to be available to consumers under distinct brands post-closing, with Hulu continuing to be available in the larger Disney bundle.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For rest and relaxation, there’s a fitness and aquatic suite that includes an indoor pool, a hot tub, and both sauna and steam rooms.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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Because the body is preparing for rest, your metabolism and digestion slow down, too.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Bulls mostly picked up throwaway, expiring deals at the deadline, but that wasn’t the case with Ivey.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, the boost for seniors is only temporary, expiring in 2028.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Save for the passing interest of an engaged citizen, Hyde’s life is not impacted by the shortage of licensed child care providers and the soaring prices impacting parents across Colorado and the nation.—
Shay Castle,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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But the Raiders lack a real threat in the passing game.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Finishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finishing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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