finish with
verb
finished with; finishing with; finishes with
1
: to have no further need for (something) : to stop using (something)
Could I see the newspaper when you finish with it?
2
: to stop being involved with (someone) : to end a romantic relationship with (someone)
She and her boyfriend had another fight, and now she says she's going to finish with him once and for all.
3
: to stop dealing with, working on, or punishing (someone or something)
When I finish with him he'll be sorry!
I haven't finished with you yet!
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How did starting center Wendell Carter finish with six fouls and no rebounds?
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Carson Sheffer hit his fourth home run and finished with three RBIs.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Whether managed by Ross or Counsell, the Cubs finished with identical 83-79 records in 2023 and 2024.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Oettinger finished with 16 saves for the Stars.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Carson Sheffer hit his fourth home run and finished with three RBIs.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Whether managed by Ross or Counsell, the Cubs finished with identical 83-79 records in 2023 and 2024.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Oettinger finished with 16 saves for the Stars.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
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“Finish with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finish%20with. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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