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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2
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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3
as in expiring
to come to an end
the three-day race finished yesterday
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as in ending
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as in stopping
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Recent Examples of finishing
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Consumers are more willing than ever to pay triple-digit prices for bottles that push boundaries, a trend visible across the market as distillers expand into new finishing techniques, experimental wood programs, and high-end limited editions.
—Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Imagine the regenerative effect of an EV yet built with the centuries-old standards of finishing, and jostling for attention with a Mandala-like enamel dial.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
During training sessions in the Portuguese sun, his finishing stood out.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Among the partners who participated in all five films are Mathematic Film (VFX), Company 3 (audio and color finishing), Signature Post (sound design), Format (music supervision, library use and licensing).
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Topics will be based on participant interest, but may include getting ideas, finishing projects, being true to yourself as a poet and technical poetry skills such as rhyme and meter.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
The Distressed Literary Genre Wall Signs signs are the most charming finishing touch for anyone wanting to give their shelves an authentic, bookish vibe.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
In such spaces where every detail matters, appliances are the perfect finishing touch.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
To craft a similar fall porch decoration, use a finishing nail to make a hole in the rim of each mold.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Last season, Schauffele made headlines by winning both the PGA Championship and The Open, finishing third in Ryder Cup points despite missing time early this season due to a rib injury.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
In September 2025, just months after receiving the title of Miss Texas, Schiermeyer also competed for the Miss America title, finishing as first runner-up after Cassie Donegan of New York.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
But this is more than just a finishing product.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Or at least that was the easy answer in 2021 and 2022, when Georgia was finishing four years of ranking in the top two nationally in run defense.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
More than an exit strategy, the ownership change was Chouinard’s way of finishing the job on his own terms.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
The Pitchcom issue was resolved after that, and Darvish ended up finishing 5⅔ innings while allowing three runs on six hits.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
And the textile industry is responsible for more than 20 percent of global wastewater, largely from dyeing and finishing processes, according to the European Parliament.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Consumers are more willing than ever to pay triple-digit prices for bottles that push boundaries, a trend visible across the market as distillers expand into new finishing techniques, experimental wood programs, and high-end limited editions.
—Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Imagine the regenerative effect of an EV yet built with the centuries-old standards of finishing, and jostling for attention with a Mandala-like enamel dial.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
During training sessions in the Portuguese sun, his finishing stood out.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Among the partners who participated in all five films are Mathematic Film (VFX), Company 3 (audio and color finishing), Signature Post (sound design), Format (music supervision, library use and licensing).
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Topics will be based on participant interest, but may include getting ideas, finishing projects, being true to yourself as a poet and technical poetry skills such as rhyme and meter.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
The Distressed Literary Genre Wall Signs signs are the most charming finishing touch for anyone wanting to give their shelves an authentic, bookish vibe.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
In such spaces where every detail matters, appliances are the perfect finishing touch.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
However, to artists, finishing a body of work that takes you on a musica journey is still the supreme accomplishment for a musician.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
To craft a similar fall porch decoration, use a finishing nail to make a hole in the rim of each mold.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Last season, Schauffele made headlines by winning both the PGA Championship and The Open, finishing third in Ryder Cup points despite missing time early this season due to a rib injury.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
In September 2025, just months after receiving the title of Miss Texas, Schiermeyer also competed for the Miss America title, finishing as first runner-up after Cassie Donegan of New York.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
But this is more than just a finishing product.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Or at least that was the easy answer in 2021 and 2022, when Georgia was finishing four years of ranking in the top two nationally in run defense.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
More than an exit strategy, the ownership change was Chouinard’s way of finishing the job on his own terms.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
The Pitchcom issue was resolved after that, and Darvish ended up finishing 5⅔ innings while allowing three runs on six hits.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishing
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James attended Baylor University, completing the university’s pre-medical program in 1991, the university’s magazine posted.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
20 Sep. 2025
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Quarterback Angelo Renda orchestrated the offense, passing for 281 yards and completing 18 of 22 passes (82%).—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Sep. 2025
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Total gross for the week ending September 14 was $30,128,088, a boost of about 20% over the previous week and 18% over this time last year.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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The move has puzzled many since ending the program would bar every company, including oil firms, from accessing federal subsidies for capturing carbon or producing hydrogen fuel.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With conditions restored on the 236-meter flight deck, Barone made multiple warm-up passes to heat the SF90’s V8 engine and then launched from the aft end, stopping safely before ascending the ramp.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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In 2020 and 2021, many endorsed the deplatforming of Covid skeptics and election conspiracy theorists, arguing that there was a public interest in stopping misinformation.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The team’s breakthrough rests on a new solid electrolyte.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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Newsweek Contributors Debate Have a great rest of your week!—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The action kicked off Thursday night with the Green Bay Packers overpowering the Washington Commanders and progresses to Sunday’s 13 contests before concluding with a Monday night doubleheader.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Trump was right again in concluding that the Federal Reserve has been too late in responding to the deterioration of the job market.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Federal pandemic funding is expiring, leaving many districts with budget cuts approaching 8%.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has pitched the short-term extension as a way to keep the government open so negotiations can proceed on fuller budget talks and cross-party negotiations on the expiring Obamacare subsidies.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Fitzgerald immediately worked his way into the safety rotation, playing snaps in select situations of the Hurricanes’ season-opening win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and has gained more playing time each passing week.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Wide receiver Rashee Rice, arguably their biggest threat in their passing game, has served two games of his six-game suspension, and Thornton has filled in nicely for Rice so far.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Dewsbury-Hall got behind Conor Bradley in first-half stoppage time and picked out Gueye, who could not quite get hold of his shot.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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The work stoppage affected Arlington, Beverly, Canton, Danvers, Gloucester, Lynnfield, Malden, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Marblehead, North Reading, Peabody, Reading, Saugus, Swampscott, Topsfield, Wakefield, and Watertown.—
Chris Van Buskirk,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Finishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finishing. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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