1
as in to complete
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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2
as in to end
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 to stop
to come to an end
the three-day race finished yesterday
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1
as in ending
the last part of a process or action
a pie-eating contest is the fair's traditional finish
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2
as in end
the stopping of a process or activity
an all-out fight right to the finish
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Recent Examples of finish
Jeff Marks, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
Wiggins played through the pain and was able to finish that game, recording 15 points on 3-of-9 shooting from the field and 1-of-5 shooting on threes, two rebounds, six assists and two steals in 29 minutes.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Siena Gagliano, Allure, 1 Mar. 2025
These finishes allow the natural grain and character of the wood to show through beautifully.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Remarkable, Club name Meta Platforms finished lower despite zero down sessions in the first two weeks of the month.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
Wiggins played through the pain and was able to finish that game, recording 15 points on 3-of-9 shooting from the field and 1-of-5 shooting on threes, two rebounds, six assists and two steals in 29 minutes.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
Depending on the formula, ingredients like polymers and powders create lift and definition—perfect for everything from soft waves to slick backs—while humectants keep your hair hydrated for a glossy, smooth finish.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 1 Mar. 2025
These finishes allow the natural grain and character of the wood to show through beautifully.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finish
Verb
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Boston could look to swing another blockbuster trade to land a former Cy Young winner to help complete their pitching staff.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Versions of both flew up on the first Intuitive Machines mission, but didn’t get to complete their job.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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Details: The parade begins at 6pm on Monday, March 17 at 6th and Nicollet and ends at 12th and Nicollet.—
Nick Halter,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average, meanwhile, ended the session down 188.04 points, or 0.43%, after being up as much as 245.34 points earlier in the day.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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That hasn't stopped the Trump administration from making some bold claims.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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The deputy had stopped Huttle, 42, of Hobart for driving 70 mph in a 55 mph zone.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The ending, like most broken marriages, has gotten ugly.—
Paul Sullivan,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2025
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Portia & Jack 3 of 6 What happens to Portia and Jack in The White Lotus season 2 ending?—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Zelenskyy on Friday won the support of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for Ukraine’s proposals to take some first steps toward stopping the war, including a halt on firing missiles, drones and bombs at energy and other civilian infrastructure.—
ILLIA NOVIKOV,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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While domestic production of weapons covers nearly 30% of Ukraine's military needs, a prolonged halt in U.S. aid would pose considerable risks for the country in the final phase of the war.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Icke’s’ Oedipus began performances at London’s Wyndham’s Theatre on October 4, 2024, and concluded its record-breaking run on January 4.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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Russian assaults are down from up to 60 per day to as few as 18, CDS concluded.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The first phase – which has seen the release of 38 hostages held by Hamas, five of whom were freed separately to the deal, and thousands of Palestinian prisoners and detainees held by Israel – expires on Saturday.—
Mick Krever,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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Kimmich’s terms at the Allianz Arena expire on June 30, 2025.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Early on, Clement telegraphs his conclusion in his discussion of what Rule 48(a) does and doesn't permit a judge to do.—
Michael Rothfeld,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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O’Neill has spent a quarter of his life getting to that conclusion.—
TIME,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Finish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finish. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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