as in ending
the last part of a process or action
this project has been a lot of work, but we're finally in the homestretch
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Recent Examples of homestretch
In Saturday's race, Klæbo used his trademark finishing sprint to drop teammate Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget on a steep final climb, giving him enough of a cushion to wave to the crowd on the homestretch.
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Nathaniel Herz, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
Tena Hadzic, a 21-year-old Croatian skier who encountered Nazgul down the homestretch, was initially shocked by her four-legged competitor.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Ryan Newman survived a fiery crash on the homestretch of the 2020 Daytona 500.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2026
The three-time reigning AFC champions have four games left on the schedule to make a run, and their homestretch begins with a matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
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Nathaniel Herz, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
Tena Hadzic, a 21-year-old Croatian skier who encountered Nazgul down the homestretch, was initially shocked by her four-legged competitor.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Ryan Newman survived a fiery crash on the homestretch of the 2020 Daytona 500.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2026
The three-time reigning AFC champions have four games left on the schedule to make a run, and their homestretch begins with a matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homestretch
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There was a sense of endings at St James’ Park; not definitive, not complete, but persuasive, a final home game for Kieran Trippier as a Newcastle player, and a feeble waft of farewell in the colour of claret.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The only false step in the sketch is the ending, which goes out on a cheap joke.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Baha Mar is large in stature, sure—and Rosewood is part of a three-hotel complex across the bay from Atlantis, which looms large and brooding over its own end of the water as everything Baha Mar does not want to be—dated, dark, and reminiscent of Spring Break Past.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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At the end of Tuesday's OTAs, the team took part in a little game in which players from the offense and defense competed at throwing medicine balls.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Employers should examine where hiring teams may be treating decision inputs as automatic conclusions rather than one part of a broader employment analysis.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The 192-page document, written by Paul Rivera, a Democratic consultant unaffiliated with the Biden and Harris campaigns, lacks key sections, including a conclusion and an executive summary.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
22 May 2026
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Weaver and Devin Williams — the other former Yankees closer in the Mets’ bullpen — recorded the final nine outs in Saturday’s victory, which evened the Subway Series at one win apiece going into Sunday afternoon’s finale.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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Still, his touchdown with a minute remaining in the regular-season finale against Baltimore helped Pittsburgh win its first division title since 2020, and Rodgers to secure his first postseason appearance since 2021.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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Richard Lovelady was designated for assignment nine times in the last two years, including once by the Nats, and is now closing games for them.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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In the movie’s closing credits, Hansen-Løve is among the names singled out for a thank you from the director.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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The project is the culmination of a five-year pilot initiative known as the HBCU History and Culture Access Consortium.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The Breadwinner star pictures the destination as the culmination of his career, according to a Wall Street Journal profile published on May 15.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Tasked with evaluating a basketball operation that cratered to a dismal 26-56 finish this season, Ujiri wasted little time making his first major executive statement.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Moore’s pair also landed in the same patent slingback lane celebrities have been working through this spring, especially in pointed shapes with a sharper, dressier finish.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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And while the Broadway production will be coming to a close, producers confirmed that plans are underway for a national tour set to launch in 2027, with additional details expected to be announced later this year.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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With the September-to-May TV season coming to a close, NBC will finish with an across-the-board win among all viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
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“Homestretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homestretch. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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