as in ending
the last part of a process or action
this project has been a lot of work, but we're finally in the homestretch
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Recent Examples of homestretch
With the season entering the homestretch, the White Sox remain on track to break one of baseball’s most dubious records.
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Sam Blum, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024
In the homestretch, the Harris campaign sought to spotlight the former president’s threats against his enemies, violent rhetoric and efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
In a video shared by Mark Ruffalo, who plays the Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the actors expressed their support for VP Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in the homestretch of their White House run.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
Today’s top stories (Stephanie Scarbrough / Associated Press) Harris made her closing argument to voters as the election enters the homestretch
Harris delivered a closing message at the same spot where Trump encouraged his allies to challenge the 2020 election on Jan. 6, 2021.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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Sam Blum, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024
In the homestretch, the Harris campaign sought to spotlight the former president’s threats against his enemies, violent rhetoric and efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
In a video shared by Mark Ruffalo, who plays the Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the actors expressed their support for VP Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in the homestretch of their White House run.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
Today’s top stories (Stephanie Scarbrough / Associated Press) Harris made her closing argument to voters as the election enters the homestretch
Harris delivered a closing message at the same spot where Trump encouraged his allies to challenge the 2020 election on Jan. 6, 2021.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homestretch
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Come for the premise, stay for the discussion-worthy ending.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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While some of the greatest scenes are the quiet ones, the very best is the ending, when Dylan decides to go electric, much to the chagrin of his folk music audience.Jenelle Riley, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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The game had a little bit of everything, including a little trickery at the end when the Ducks left an extra man on the field defensively in an attempt to drain some precious time from the clock while Ohio State tried to make a last-minute winning drive.Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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With that, their seven-game win streak also came to an end.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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This is the conclusion of a new study, conducted at the University of Arizona, which has identified an entirely new kind of cosmic collision.Ian Randall, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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An initial virtual interview with an assistant on a team that has a first-round bye — such as Detroit offensive coordinator Ben Johnson — will have to take place this week before the conclusion of the wild-card round.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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That's perfectly exemplified in the season finale which gives everyone a fitting send-off.Griff Griffin, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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The season finale once again takes various characters to a seeming point of no return, and in a way that plays smartly in conversation with events from the end of Season One.Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
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The day after the closing was announced something miraculous happened.Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Samuel Goldwyn Films presents The Count Of Monte Cristo, a new adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ classic adventure novel that debuted at Cannes as the closing night film to a 12-minute ovation and sits at 97% with RT critics.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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Accomplishments, whether small or monumental, are the culmination of effort, innovation, and perseverance.Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The stadium concerts and arena tour were like a culmination of Fujii’s career to date, and fans are looking forward to experiencing his new mode of expression in the coming year.Billboard Japan, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
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For 2nd time in a row, S&P sees annual gain over 20% NEW YORK -- Another milestone-shattering year for U.S. stocks ended Tuesday with indexes closing mostly lower as the market delivered a downbeat finish on the final day of Wall Street trading.COMPILED BYDEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS, arkansasonline.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Unlike other stick foundations, this one delivers a satin finish that achieves a radiantly smooth gleam IRL.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
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As the season winds to a close, this week’s Quick Outs is a good spot to take a wider look at some things.Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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As 2024 comes to a close, celebrities all around the world are saying goodbye to an eventful 12 months and hello to the new year.Brendan Le, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Homestretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homestretch. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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