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
The two candidates have offered diverging closing messages in the grueling campaign homestretch.
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
Serious bettors and the people who heard a tip from a friend alike were heavily invested in the day’s earlier races, watching intently on TVs above the wager window and cheering or groaning as horses made their way down the homestretch.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 4 May 2025
Worthy looked sensational down the homestretch and in the Super Bowl caught eight passes for 157 yards and two TDs.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
The Supreme Court is in the homestretch of a term that has lately been dominated by the Trump administration's emergency appeals of lower court orders seeking to slow President Donald Trump's efforts to remake the federal government.
—Mark Sherman, Arkansas Online, 17 Dec. 2024
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
Serious bettors and the people who heard a tip from a friend alike were heavily invested in the day’s earlier races, watching intently on TVs above the wager window and cheering or groaning as horses made their way down the homestretch.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 4 May 2025
Worthy looked sensational down the homestretch and in the Super Bowl caught eight passes for 157 yards and two TDs.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
The Supreme Court is in the homestretch of a term that has lately been dominated by the Trump administration's emergency appeals of lower court orders seeking to slow President Donald Trump's efforts to remake the federal government.
—Mark Sherman, Arkansas Online, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homestretch
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Kids will enjoy the goat’s antics and the sweet surprise ending, and those of us who sometimes share Ada’s dreams will appreciate the reminder that a little chaos can be good for the soul.—
Caroline Carlson
August 1,
Literary Hub,
1 Aug. 2025
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After the film was released on Aug. 1, many fans noticed that the film's ending is different from the book's.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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That includes a deal to add 20 high end ScreenX theaters via a partnership with South Korea’s CJ 4DPlex that followed the earlier installation of new D-BOX motion seat auditoriums.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Aug. 2025
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Consider this, just about four months ago, at the end of April 2025, AMD stock was trading at around $80 levels and has seen a massive rally to close to $180 per share currently.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Regulators should consider fast-tracking reviews for critical infrastructure projects, and assess potential regulatory impacts at the conclusion of key research and technology development projects.—
Deborah Wince-Smith,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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This is the conclusion of a new analysis by tire experts Local Tire Guys, which used federal data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics' Federal Highway Administration to assess the quality of roads across all 50 states.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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With inventive slang and a controversial finale that has had fans and scholars debating the character's motivations for decades, A Clockwork Orange is a prime example of dystopian literature done right.—
Robert English,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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The Royals haven’t announced a starter for Wednesday’s finale against the Braves.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
29 July 2025
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Every community will be hurt by Corporation for Public Broadcasting closing.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
2 Aug. 2025
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Without closing schools, the district risked bankruptcy, a state takeover and loss of local control.—
Lizette Anaya,
Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2025
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These few minutes with the whale sharks are the culmination of a year’s planning, a gigantic logistical effort to shadow a giant.—
Matthew Abbott,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
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The case was the culmination of a 16-year fight by an Idaho couple who sought only to build a home on their own property.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
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There’s also a basic gelato recipe using egg yolks and little cooking of the base beforehand, which results in a denser, creamier finish.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 July 2025
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My mom’s house is the epitome of modern farmhouse design with its distressed finishes, rustic textures, and neutral palette.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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Electric vehicle giant Tesla and Google parent Alphabet were the first two of the Magnificent Seven to report earnings after the close.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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At the close of each semester at my small liberal arts college, students bury themselves in the library, staking out study rooms, flipping through stacks of books and notes, and squinting at laptop screens.—
Moira Gleason,
National Review,
24 July 2025
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“Homestretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homestretch. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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