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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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Recent Examples of finishing
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
More finishing ability to complement their distinctive style.
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Pierre Lebrun,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Local artists were commissioned to add finishing touches, including Gonçalo Jordão and textile designer Thierry Larche, who collaborated on the property’s own azulejo (ceramic tiles) in the garden area.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
The buyer agreed to take the home fully furnished, purchasing everything from the primary pieces to the smaller finishing details.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
Florists can also properly wrap flowers for safe transport and add finishing touches, such as ribbons and bows, to complete the bouquet.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
13 Apr. 2026
The difference between the two fonts comes down to a few finishing strokes.
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Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
11 Dec. 2025
The white gown in which Ada will open the show is still receiving finishing touches from young seamstress Christine (Garance Marillier).
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
Famously, Guerlain likes to say that its clients are always the finishing-touch notes of any fragrance, implying that the Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21‘s molecules will mix and mingle differently on every person.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Today’s enthusiasm for independent watchmakers, artisanal finishing, and provenance has surprising parallels to the late 18th century.
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Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
3 July 2026
And when those chances did lead to a shot, the finishing left a bit to be desired.
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Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Control boots are built for touch on the ball and clean finishing.
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Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Max Verstappen climbed up the field from his fifth-place grid start to secure second place in his Red Bull - his best finishing result so far this season.
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Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Frenkie de Jong's midfield prowess, Virgil Van Dijk's defensive abilities, and Cody Gakpo's finishing skills still hold the key for the Dutch.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
If healthy, Robinson would bring offensive rebounding, rim protection, screening and vertical finishing.
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C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
McLaren had a slightly less mediocre time, finishing fourth (Oscar Piastri) and seventh (Lando Norris), with Isack Hadjar’s Red Bull in sixth.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
Schmitz was hired days after Ujiri's introduction, and with the coaching staff complete, the Mavericks have wrapped up 17 months of upheaval by finishing the move into a new era.
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CBS News,
29 June 2026
Rather than finishing the ambitious project, Rinsch gambled much of the money in the cryptocurrency market before spending millions more on luxury purchases.
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Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Keep it focused by finishing something small before expanding the concept.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Think finishing salt, olive oil, a box of candies, or a small jar of local honey.
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Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Italy failed to qualify automatically for this summer’s tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada after finishing second to Norway in their group, before being beaten in the play-offs by Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Despite just finishing his 13th NBA season, Antetokounmpo, 31, is still at the top of his game.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Adjective
This tactical evolution, alongside exceptional finishing quality, underscores a tournament defined by strategic depth.
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Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
More finishing ability to complement their distinctive style.
—
Pierre Lebrun,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Local artists were commissioned to add finishing touches, including Gonçalo Jordão and textile designer Thierry Larche, who collaborated on the property’s own azulejo (ceramic tiles) in the garden area.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
The buyer agreed to take the home fully furnished, purchasing everything from the primary pieces to the smaller finishing details.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
Florists can also properly wrap flowers for safe transport and add finishing touches, such as ribbons and bows, to complete the bouquet.
—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
13 Apr. 2026
The difference between the two fonts comes down to a few finishing strokes.
—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
11 Dec. 2025
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
Famously, Guerlain likes to say that its clients are always the finishing-touch notes of any fragrance, implying that the Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21‘s molecules will mix and mingle differently on every person.
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie looked like Serie A regulars, Folarin Balogun’s finishing was on song and Gio Reyna put to rest any doubts about his selection by channelling his inner Luka Modric.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Today’s enthusiasm for independent watchmakers, artisanal finishing, and provenance has surprising parallels to the late 18th century.
—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
3 July 2026
And when those chances did lead to a shot, the finishing left a bit to be desired.
—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Control boots are built for touch on the ball and clean finishing.
—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Max Verstappen climbed up the field from his fifth-place grid start to secure second place in his Red Bull - his best finishing result so far this season.
—
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Frenkie de Jong's midfield prowess, Virgil Van Dijk's defensive abilities, and Cody Gakpo's finishing skills still hold the key for the Dutch.
—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
If healthy, Robinson would bring offensive rebounding, rim protection, screening and vertical finishing.
—
C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Verb
Arenas also uncharacteristically struggled finishing at the rim and with his shot selection, two skills that previously were seen as strengths.
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Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
McLaren had a slightly less mediocre time, finishing fourth (Oscar Piastri) and seventh (Lando Norris), with Isack Hadjar’s Red Bull in sixth.
—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
Schmitz was hired days after Ujiri's introduction, and with the coaching staff complete, the Mavericks have wrapped up 17 months of upheaval by finishing the move into a new era.
—
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Rather than finishing the ambitious project, Rinsch gambled much of the money in the cryptocurrency market before spending millions more on luxury purchases.
—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Keep it focused by finishing something small before expanding the concept.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Think finishing salt, olive oil, a box of candies, or a small jar of local honey.
—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Italy failed to qualify automatically for this summer’s tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada after finishing second to Norway in their group, before being beaten in the play-offs by Bosnia and Herzegovina.
—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Despite just finishing his 13th NBA season, Antetokounmpo, 31, is still at the top of his game.
—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishing
Adjective
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During the post-closing ceremony panel, the jury president showed a sense of humor when discussing the challenges of serving as the leading member of the voting committee for a prestigious film festival, like being away from the phones all morning.
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This is covered in a standard inspection, often called a pre-drywall or pre-closing inspection.
Noun
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Both South American powerhouses have started the tournament strongly and will take some stopping, certainly in the case of Argentina who are once again being pushed forward by Lionel Messi.
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Complaint, too often, is a stopping point.
Verb
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Because of this, the Mandala Healing Center places significant emphasis on aftercare planning and alumni community engagement designed to help clients maintain stability after completing formal treatment programs.
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In Arizona, applicants completing the federal form that do not provide citizenship proof may be registered as voting in only federal elections, but are not eligible to vote for president or by mail.
Verb
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In its latest half-year earnings, published May 21, EasyJet reported a pre-tax loss of £552 million for the six months ending March 31, despite a 12% jump in half-year revenues to £4 billion, warning of price rises and slower bookings.
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Efraín Juárez, then the coach of Pumas, was asked about the possibility of his team ending a long title drought.
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To complete this daunting task, Cruise's character Tom Hunt sported special suction gloves in order to reach the 130th floor of the 2,722-foot skyscraper before rappelling down and concluding with a giant leap of faith.
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IndyCar legend Scott Dixon will depart Chip Ganassi Racing at the end of the 2026 season, concluding a monumental 24-year partnership that brought 59 wins and six championships.
Adjective
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Taylor, now in his 16th season out of Virginia Tech, is the only quarterback in NFL history with 10,000-plus passing yards, 2,000-plus rushing yards, 70-plus passing TDs, 20-plus rushing TDs and fewer than 35 interceptions.
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The two groups aren’t just growing at different speeds—they’re moving apart with every passing year, and the absolute distance between them grows faster as both numbers get larger.
Noun
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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
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Increasingly, however, many are embracing a different definition—one that includes rest, healing, preventative care, joy, and self-investment.
Verb
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With her 180-day mandate as interim president expiring, Rodríguez insists search-and-rescue operations remain active, dismissing residents’ accounts of delays and equipment shortages.
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Decodo’s data found discounts arriving as fast as 15 minutes after abandonment, with most offers expiring within 24 to 72 hours.
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