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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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as in expiring
to come to an end
the three-day race finished yesterday
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Recent Examples of finishing
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The buyer agreed to take the home fully furnished, purchasing everything from the primary pieces to the smaller finishing details.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Florists can also properly wrap flowers for safe transport and add finishing touches, such as ribbons and bows, to complete the bouquet.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026
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
Famously, Guerlain likes to say that its clients are always the finishing-touch notes of any fragrance, implying that the Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21‘s molecules will mix and mingle differently on every person.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
If CeraVe is the workhorse and Cyklar is the nourisher, this find is the perfect finishing touch.
—Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 23 May 2026
The low-pile design slides easily under patio furniture for a polished finishing touch.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
On the surface level, the 22-year-old has shown her prowess, especially her ruthless finishing, her short backlift like a hot knife cutting through butter, but her game has evolved beyond that.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 22 May 2026
However, many also look for jeans made of natural fibers (70 percent), plastic-free materials (59 percent), recyclable (48 percent) and without the use of chemical treatments in the finishing (46 percent).
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Drizzle with chocolate syrup for the perfect finishing touch.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Rousey quickly moved into position and applied her famous finishing move, wrenching Carano's arm as the fight was stopped.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
Conveniently enough, the resort has a hiking trail leading right up to the famous finishing hole.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Despite last year’s poor start, Adames ended up finishing the season worth +5 outs above average, which ranked in the 89th percentile.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
With roughly 10% of the physician workforce leaving medicine every year, and 40% of female physicians cutting back or leaving entirely within the first six years of finishing training, the math is stark.
—Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The Canadians probably feel good about the Americans finishing fourth in Group A, too.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Chottani achieves this by layering laser finishing techniques.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Multiple agencies are finishing up a weekend investigation of a mass event that killed thousands of fish along a 20-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 26 May 2026
Coventry and Ipswich Town already punched their EPL tickets by finishing first and second in the EFL standings.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 19 May 2026
Ultimately, McIlroy tied for seventh place, finishing five strokes behind the winner, Aaron Rai.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Adjective
Local artists were commissioned to add finishing touches, including Gonçalo Jordão and textile designer Thierry Larche, who collaborated on the property’s own azulejo (ceramic tiles) in the garden area.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The buyer agreed to take the home fully furnished, purchasing everything from the primary pieces to the smaller finishing details.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Florists can also properly wrap flowers for safe transport and add finishing touches, such as ribbons and bows, to complete the bouquet.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026
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
Famously, Guerlain likes to say that its clients are always the finishing-touch notes of any fragrance, implying that the Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21‘s molecules will mix and mingle differently on every person.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
American bourbon keeps finding new ways to evolve, and lately, the lines between sourcing, finishing, and regional identity have grown increasingly blurred.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
If CeraVe is the workhorse and Cyklar is the nourisher, this find is the perfect finishing touch.
—Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 23 May 2026
The low-pile design slides easily under patio furniture for a polished finishing touch.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
On the surface level, the 22-year-old has shown her prowess, especially her ruthless finishing, her short backlift like a hot knife cutting through butter, but her game has evolved beyond that.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 22 May 2026
However, many also look for jeans made of natural fibers (70 percent), plastic-free materials (59 percent), recyclable (48 percent) and without the use of chemical treatments in the finishing (46 percent).
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Drizzle with chocolate syrup for the perfect finishing touch.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Rousey quickly moved into position and applied her famous finishing move, wrenching Carano's arm as the fight was stopped.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
Conveniently enough, the resort has a hiking trail leading right up to the famous finishing hole.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Verb
That all sounds like a pretty good complement to Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond, basically keeping the elements that worked with Emmitt Finnie in that spot but upping the finishing ability.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Despite last year’s poor start, Adames ended up finishing the season worth +5 outs above average, which ranked in the 89th percentile.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
With roughly 10% of the physician workforce leaving medicine every year, and 40% of female physicians cutting back or leaving entirely within the first six years of finishing training, the math is stark.
—Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The Canadians probably feel good about the Americans finishing fourth in Group A, too.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Chottani achieves this by layering laser finishing techniques.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Multiple agencies are finishing up a weekend investigation of a mass event that killed thousands of fish along a 20-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 26 May 2026
Coventry and Ipswich Town already punched their EPL tickets by finishing first and second in the EFL standings.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 19 May 2026
Ultimately, McIlroy tied for seventh place, finishing five strokes behind the winner, Aaron Rai.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishing
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The trailer maintains 17 inches (43 cm) of ground clearance with help from its 3,500-lb dual-torsion-axle suspension and includes electromagnetic drum brakes for improved stopping power.—
C.C. Weiss
May 22,
New Atlas,
22 May 2026
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Sanchez has not been immune to errors, but his shot-stopping has been key to Chelsea and Liam Rosenior’s exit relieves some of the questions about his ability on the ball.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Hours after launch, the Shenzhou 23 crew will be greeted aboard Tiangong by Shenzhou 21 astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang, who are completing an extended seven-month-long mission and will be returning to Earth at the end of the month.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 May 2026
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Wells gifted his painting to Roosevelt in 1903, four years after completing it.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
Verb
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The state commission also suggested ending the program of allowing the sale of private mooring permits, and instead, the city develop a transition plan that is fair to current permit holders.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Another is ending ongoing wars, such as in Ukraine, Iran, and Palestine.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Require employees to evaluate counter-arguments and alternative perspectives before concluding.—
Chris Rosenberg,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The parade began at the Davie Fire Administration building, moving east along Orange Drive before concluding at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds.—
Scott Luxor,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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During the post-closing ceremony panel, the jury president showed a sense of humor when discussing the challenges of serving as the leading member of the voting committee for a prestigious film festival, like being away from the phones all morning.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
23 May 2026
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This is covered in a standard inspection, often called a pre-drywall or pre-closing inspection.—
Ryan Brennan
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Premium is the more polished option with wider seats, a deeper recline, more personal space, and small details like a fold-down phone stand and leg rest.—
Hana Al-Khodairi,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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Companies with a healthy work-life balance not only recognize this, but promote rest and breaks.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Verb
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After 15 years, Microsoft will start expiring Secure Boot certificates on most PCs in June.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Manager David Moyes and the rest of the Everton hierarchy will also have to juggle expiring contracts, the exit of club captain Seamus Coleman and potentially find ways to fend off interest in star names.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Pittman and Bernard profile as good separators too, which should suit Rodgers' tendency to rely on the quick passing game to move the chains.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Regardless of whether the topic is something small — a story from work, a passing thought, a joke — or something dire to the health of your relationship, the same principle should always apply.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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