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as in completed
brought or having come to an end
the frosting isn't finished until you've added all of the decorative roses
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as in accomplished
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 ended
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
we'll finish the concert before dark
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as in stopped
to come to an end
the three-day race finished yesterday
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Recent Examples of finished
Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
28 June 2026
Waymo calls the finished product Ojai.
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Rakesh Agrawal,
PC Magazine,
28 June 2026
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Districtwide, however, Vang and Matsui finished as the top two vote-getters and will face each other in November.
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Corey Schmidt
july 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
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The main grape grown here is Corvina, which must account for 45 to 95 percent of the finished blend.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
28 June 2026
Waymo calls the finished product Ojai.
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Rakesh Agrawal,
PC Magazine,
28 June 2026
Verb
He was named Serie A defender of the year as Cagliari finished 14th in the table.
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Colin Millar,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Districtwide, however, Vang and Matsui finished as the top two vote-getters and will face each other in November.
—
Corey Schmidt
july 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finished
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My son-in-law feels blindsided, as my daughter is asking for a complete break.
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The vast Lake Tahoe estate of Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love, complete with a theater, wine tasting room, ice-skating rink and sauna, could be yours — for the small price of $43 million.
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Post-production on the series, a collaboration between Blackstone Publishing and Otherworld Media, which is behind the cinematic sound design for the audio play, was completed in January 2026.
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Next to the pitch were tents artificially heated to a minimum of 95 degrees Fahrenheit, where players completed fitness tests on exercise bikes while staff measured their performance.
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Soon after then-President Nicolás Maduro was captured by the US in January, Venezuela ended Cuba’s long-standing medical mission in the country, cutting off a key resource in underserved communities.
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On the way to the oyster farm, Luke asks about a ring Joy is wearing, which turns out to be from an engagement that ended badly.
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Large car rally disrupted in Baltimore Police said 36 traffic citations were issued and 54 vehicles were stopped after a large gathering of vehicles in the 1000 block of Wilson Drive in South Baltimore.
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The victim in the latest attack had stopped to swim with her boyfriend and friend in the Econlockhatchee River just north of Orlando Sunday afternoon when the alligator bit her, the FWC said in a press briefing.
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Two other stops provided an up-close look at the death throes of stars.
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Featuring a foreword by Keelan-Chaffins herself, this picture book for readers ages 6 and up highlights the significant role that children and everyday citizens play in fighting for equal rights for everyone.
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King concluded that Saulter was in a conspiracy to get King removed from office, and directed Arriola to view recordings of other cameras in the office to determine who was entering the offices of Saulter and Goodloe.
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LeBron James's eight-year tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, though marked by an NBA championship and record-breaking achievements, concluded with his decision to depart.
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Kyle Stowers went 4-for-5 with two homers, three RBI and three runs for the Marlins, who halted a two-game slide.
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The third round was halted for about an hour because of a late storm.
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The collection also accepts medical sharps, including diabetic needles, blood lancets, insulin pens, epi-pens, syringes, expired over-the-counter medicines and non-narcotic prescriptions.
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Powell's term as Fed chairman expired in mid-May, and Kevin Warsh took over the role shortly after.
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“Finished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finished. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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