1
as in completes
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 ends
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 stops
to come to an end
the three-day race finished yesterday
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1
as in endings
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 halts
the stopping of a process or activity
an all-out fight right to the finish
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Recent Examples of finishes
Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
By the time the trial finishes, Halioua may already have had the drug on the market for years.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Her mount, Fathom, finishes 15th in a field of 17.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Prune immediately after the plant finishes flowering.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
If that also finishes level — and with Wrexham currently on plus-four to Hull’s plus-three, there’s every chance — then goals scored will be the deciding factor.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Body heat finishes the job — mosquitoes home in on warm zones like the head and neck.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The race begins with a deep-water start and finishes in Bamboo Cove, near the Lake Argyle Resort.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Macky Sall, the former president of Senegal, is among those in line to replace Antonio Guterres, whose term finishes at the end of the year.
—Peter Martin, Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Look for bins that are not coated or stained with toxic finishes.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Alabama’s comeback win against Georgia remains one of college football’s most dramatic finishes.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Something as simple as changing up the finishes in your home instantly freshens up the space.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Nearby is a wine room with stone finishes, custom racks and glass display cabinetry.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Interiors incorporate materials and finishes from brands such as Porcelanosa, Lefroy Brooks, and Cole & Son, along with Moroccan-style elements and bespoke details throughout.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
The Broncos went 15-4 last year, testing the expiration dates on miracle finishes, while suffocating opponents with a relentless defense.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Today’s trivia finishes up May-issue week with a hodgepodge of topics from the magazine.
—Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Edison finishes the regular season tied with Marina for third place in the league standings.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
By the time the trial finishes, Halioua may already have had the drug on the market for years.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Her mount, Fathom, finishes 15th in a field of 17.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Prune immediately after the plant finishes flowering.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
If that also finishes level — and with Wrexham currently on plus-four to Hull’s plus-three, there’s every chance — then goals scored will be the deciding factor.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Body heat finishes the job — mosquitoes home in on warm zones like the head and neck.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The race begins with a deep-water start and finishes in Bamboo Cove, near the Lake Argyle Resort.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Macky Sall, the former president of Senegal, is among those in line to replace Antonio Guterres, whose term finishes at the end of the year.
—Peter Martin, Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
The minimalist color palette and natural wood finishes nod to Washington State’s vast evergreen forests and encourage you to embrace a disconnected itinerary.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Look for bins that are not coated or stained with toxic finishes.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Alabama’s comeback win against Georgia remains one of college football’s most dramatic finishes.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Something as simple as changing up the finishes in your home instantly freshens up the space.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Nearby is a wine room with stone finishes, custom racks and glass display cabinetry.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Interiors incorporate materials and finishes from brands such as Porcelanosa, Lefroy Brooks, and Cole & Son, along with Moroccan-style elements and bespoke details throughout.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
The Broncos went 15-4 last year, testing the expiration dates on miracle finishes, while suffocating opponents with a relentless defense.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Today’s trivia finishes up May-issue week with a hodgepodge of topics from the magazine.
—Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishes
Verb
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The sentencing, handed down by the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, completes the final prosecution tied to McKeever's death.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Miami-Dade Prosecutor Andres Perez argued Wednesday that the report should remain confidential until the State Attorney’s Office completes an investigation into Officer Garcia’s firing of his weapon.—
Brittany Wallman,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The ideal time to plan for next summer is as soon as the previous summer ends.—
Theo Wolf,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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The win ends trainer Todd Pletcher’s Derby drought.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The single item that stops new projects is when the Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO) is required, with a set-aside of 20% of the units to be rented at below market prices.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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And that’s where the problem stops being technical and starts being structural.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These periods tend to bring sudden news, endings, breakthroughs or a turning point.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Word endings did a lot more grammatical work, and verbs followed more complicated patterns.—
Valerie M. Fridland,
The Conversation,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Former leaders warn that the loss of institutional knowledge, combined with halts to the incoming pipeline of public health workers, may lead to a long-term crisis.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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Automotive industry analysts are forecasting that another microchip shortage could hit in the coming months, which could increase risks for production halts as costs skyrocket.—
Breana Noble,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The film conveniently concludes in 1988, five years before Chandler’s abuse allegations came to light.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Powell, meanwhile, is set to step down as Fed chair when his term concludes on May 15, capping an eight-year tenure as the leader of the central bank.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But if voters approve this five-year increase, county officials will almost certainly bake the extra income into their budget and come back to voters for renewal before the tax expires.—
East Bay Times editorial,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Paul was then put on supervised probation, which expires this August, and her remaining charges — including felony domestic violence in the presence of a child, and misdemeanor child abuse — were dismissed.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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JPMorgan Chase and Kpler have reached similar conclusions.—
Anthony Di Paola,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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In response, members of the prosecution team attempted to provide more context in public interviews, explaining the ATF's conclusions while noting the defendant was innocent until proven guilty, Ballard wrote.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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“Finishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finishes. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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