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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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
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Colorado then finishes the year on the road with a trip to Seattle and San Francisco, both of whom are in the hunt for a wild card berth.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 18 Sep. 2025
If Buxton finishes between sixth and 10th in American League MVP voting, he will be paid an extra $3 million dollars.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
If Eldridge finishes the season with a 115 OPS+ or better, the Giants would be thrilled.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
When a winner finishes talking with time to spare, the total will increase.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
As things stand, there's a small chance Brown finishes his career anywhere other than Boston.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Some showerhead finishes can soak in vinegar overnight, but finishes like chrome, gold, brass, or nickel is recommended to only soak for 30 minutes to an hour to preserve the finish.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
This result means Bolivia finishes in seventh position in the table and will play in the intercontinental playoff phase in March 2026.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
James Powel, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
For denim, that includes dyes, finishes, auxiliaries and fiber treatments, many of which historically rely on toxic substances that must be reformulated to meet the standard.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Oversized windows frame views of the outdoors, while refined finishes add just the right amount of polish.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
The company has tied its subsequent color reveals to signature fragrances, soundscapes, food, fabrics and finishes.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Emblazoned with eye-catching brand logos and glossy glaze finishes, each one-of-a-kind piece is handmade and finished with a golden rim for sophistication.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
Naturally the company recommends matching the turntable with its SC-CX700 Wireless Hi-Fi Speaker System, which can be had in similar finishes.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
Inside, natural materials, tactile finishes, and bespoke details create a sense of calm, while floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to terraces and, in larger residences, private pools, blurring the line between indoors and out.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
The American IndyCar driver has an impressive racing CV to boast about, consisting of 19 podium finishes and 16 pole positions in his 116-race IndyCar career thus far.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
Cabinet finishes, flooring, window styles, and exterior colors are all up to you.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Colorado then finishes the year on the road with a trip to Seattle and San Francisco, both of whom are in the hunt for a wild card berth.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 18 Sep. 2025
If Buxton finishes between sixth and 10th in American League MVP voting, he will be paid an extra $3 million dollars.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
If Eldridge finishes the season with a 115 OPS+ or better, the Giants would be thrilled.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
When a winner finishes talking with time to spare, the total will increase.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
As things stand, there's a small chance Brown finishes his career anywhere other than Boston.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Some showerhead finishes can soak in vinegar overnight, but finishes like chrome, gold, brass, or nickel is recommended to only soak for 30 minutes to an hour to preserve the finish.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
This result means Bolivia finishes in seventh position in the table and will play in the intercontinental playoff phase in March 2026.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
The three new watch models boast upgraded health features, fast charging, longer battery lives and a variety of finishes, styles and price points.
—James Powel, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
For denim, that includes dyes, finishes, auxiliaries and fiber treatments, many of which historically rely on toxic substances that must be reformulated to meet the standard.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Oversized windows frame views of the outdoors, while refined finishes add just the right amount of polish.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
The company has tied its subsequent color reveals to signature fragrances, soundscapes, food, fabrics and finishes.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Emblazoned with eye-catching brand logos and glossy glaze finishes, each one-of-a-kind piece is handmade and finished with a golden rim for sophistication.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
Naturally the company recommends matching the turntable with its SC-CX700 Wireless Hi-Fi Speaker System, which can be had in similar finishes.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
Inside, natural materials, tactile finishes, and bespoke details create a sense of calm, while floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to terraces and, in larger residences, private pools, blurring the line between indoors and out.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
The American IndyCar driver has an impressive racing CV to boast about, consisting of 19 podium finishes and 16 pole positions in his 116-race IndyCar career thus far.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishes
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Craft & Kin Scented Candles Set Nothing completes a fall refresh at home like scented candles to fill the air with seasonal aromas.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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The hospital completes the Irvine medical campus.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Keep scrolling to check out more of the best super discounts hiding in Amazon’s outlet before the weekend ends.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Cordell’s investigation prompted a March special election that gave the county board power to remove a sheriff with cause until 2028, when Corpus’ term ends.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Michigan doesn’t have a statewide protocol for notifying residents when fluoridation stops.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
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If those guardrails aren’t in place, the story stops being theirs.—
Kristine Johnson,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Although the show is based on the books, Han, who is also showrunner on the series, has teased that the endings may not be the same.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are hot seats and there are inevitabilities, unhappy endings to would-be fairy tales.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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The tour kicks off February 11, 2026, in Palm Desert before making stops at iconic venues like Madison Square Garden in New York City and the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, and concludes on April 17, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
22 Sep. 2025
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Bogdan concludes the meeting by extending to me a special thank-you for speaking with the spring intern.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Powell, whose term as chair expires in May, also seemed to push back significantly against Miran and the White House during his post-meeting remarks.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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The rule expires a year later, on September 21, 2026, unless it’s extended.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But these surveys, many of them credible and worth considering, often spit out different data, allowing interested readers to draw different, sometimes contradictory, conclusions.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
19 Sep. 2025
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By the same token, passing peer review doesn’t mean that everything in the piece, from the methods to the results to the conclusions, is sound and unimpeachable.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
19 Sep. 2025
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Without any of the three, money once again ceases to circulate.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Some of the details may subtly shift between each retelling, but the story always remains the same and never ceases to grab attention.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Finishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finishes. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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