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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
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
Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
But his finishing inside the arc has been perhaps an even more pressing concern against Minnesota.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
The presentation featured garments made with Soko’s sustainable finishing technologies and designed by Kentroy Yearwood and Adriano Goldschmied, who died on April 5 at age 82.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026
After all, this is hand-crafted, from the initial drawing, to the finishing, and a final signature by Mira herself.
—Mo Rocca, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Just proportion, finishing, and balance.
—Stephen Watson, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
But Miami remains stuck in play-in purgatory in 10th place, where finishing would require Miami to win consecutive road games just to make the playoffs proper.
—Greg Cote
april 5, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Despite a generally solid defensive structure, El Tri’s lack of finishing could be a concern against a stronger European opponent.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Stephen Silver, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Jon and Matt Stinchcomb, Parkview – One or the other started for Parkview each season from 1991 to 1997, each finishing as a first-team all-state player.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Perhaps even more arresting was the fact that the man who took second place, Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha, also ran under two hours, finishing just 11 seconds behind Sawe.
—Alex Hutchinson, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Knueppel was also a key piece in the Hornets getting into the Play-In Tournament to begin with, finishing 44-38 before being eliminated by the Magic.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile the 23-year-old Alperen Sengun was doing spin moves in transition, finishing through contact and flexing toward the crowd in the third quarter with the Rockets up by more than 20.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
In the final scene, Sam is finishing the dress with her assistant, Hilda (Hunter Schafer).
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
The Flyers and their late playoff surge were one of the others, though Philadelphia and its talented young core will have the difficult task of finishing off a more experienced group with Hall of Famers scattered across the roster.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Dave Gavitt started the league while finishing up his coaching career at Providence, and then tapped his right-hand man, Mike Tranghese, to take over.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 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
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
His energy shows as a run defender, as well, although lackluster finishing strength will be more noticeable versus NFL ball carriers.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
But his finishing inside the arc has been perhaps an even more pressing concern against Minnesota.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
The presentation featured garments made with Soko’s sustainable finishing technologies and designed by Kentroy Yearwood and Adriano Goldschmied, who died on April 5 at age 82.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026
After all, this is hand-crafted, from the initial drawing, to the finishing, and a final signature by Mira herself.
—Mo Rocca, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Just proportion, finishing, and balance.
—Stephen Watson, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
But Miami remains stuck in play-in purgatory in 10th place, where finishing would require Miami to win consecutive road games just to make the playoffs proper.
—Greg Cote
april 5, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Despite a generally solid defensive structure, El Tri’s lack of finishing could be a concern against a stronger European opponent.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
After finishing his Army service in Israel at age 21 — which included a stint as a projectionist when movies were shown to soldiers — Firstenberg decided to go to Hollywood.
—Stephen Silver, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Jon and Matt Stinchcomb, Parkview – One or the other started for Parkview each season from 1991 to 1997, each finishing as a first-team all-state player.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Perhaps even more arresting was the fact that the man who took second place, Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha, also ran under two hours, finishing just 11 seconds behind Sawe.
—Alex Hutchinson, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Knueppel was also a key piece in the Hornets getting into the Play-In Tournament to begin with, finishing 44-38 before being eliminated by the Magic.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile the 23-year-old Alperen Sengun was doing spin moves in transition, finishing through contact and flexing toward the crowd in the third quarter with the Rockets up by more than 20.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
In the final scene, Sam is finishing the dress with her assistant, Hilda (Hunter Schafer).
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
The Flyers and their late playoff surge were one of the others, though Philadelphia and its talented young core will have the difficult task of finishing off a more experienced group with Hall of Famers scattered across the roster.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Dave Gavitt started the league while finishing up his coaching career at Providence, and then tapped his right-hand man, Mike Tranghese, to take over.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishing
Noun
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If mid-decade redistricting becomes normalized, there is no clear stopping point.—
Dan Daley,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Wednesday’s ruling stopping certification came from a separate case that Republicans filed with the same lower court judge, whose initial ruling against the initiative was put on hold by the state supreme court.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The numbers also highlight how Safonov is making cross claims or sweeping outside his box more than twice the rate Chevalier is, although the Frenchman is more adept with his feet, playing more passes, completing a higher rate.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Plummer, who came into the game completing 70 percent of his passes in the first four games, was not himself.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Nats then went to the bullpen, ending his night at eight runs (four earned) on five hits over 4 2/3 innings.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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But it was retrieved and Oaks Christian’s runner was tagged out at the plate trying to score, ending the game.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Albanese noted that despite concluding that risks to Australian Jews were rising, the report found that no urgent changes were required to keep Australians safe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The court rejected the argument, concluding that a prospective rate hearing — unlike that on the response time — would be considered contested and the utility would have the opportunity to challenge the finding of imprudence then.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 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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Beijing has long treated advanced technology transactions as matters of national security, even when the legal framing rests in competition policy.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Parents, rest easy for now For the time being, responsible parents in Florida can rest easy that school enrollment vaccination requirements will remain in place.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In fact, historically, spending 5% on an at-the-money call option expiring in two weeks would have resulted in a loss overall.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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If the latest investigations produce new tariffs in time to replace the expiring Section 122 levies, the process will have taken less than half that long.—
Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Havertz follows White and Zubimendi out beyond the near post to overload the target area and provide more passing options.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Craig had good moments attacking the middle of the field in the intermediate passing game, but there were stilll times where his accuracy waned during 7-on-7 and other drills.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Finishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finishing. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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