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 construction is the homestretch of an Idaho Transportation Department vision since the early 2000s to create a north-south corridor connecting Ada, Canyon and Gem counties via Idaho 16.
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Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 28 Apr. 2025
With seating along the main homestretch on the frontside of the track, the club amenities fall behind the seating.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Before Lavin’s death shrouds the season’s homestretch in grief, the best dramatic beats come from Bomer, whose character gets some sweet scenes with a closeted young Mormon and one solid episode featuring Billie Lourd as Jerry’s long-estranged daughter.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
Both campaigns have been crisscrossing the state with campaign stops in the homestretch.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
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Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 28 Apr. 2025
With seating along the main homestretch on the frontside of the track, the club amenities fall behind the seating.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Before Lavin’s death shrouds the season’s homestretch in grief, the best dramatic beats come from Bomer, whose character gets some sweet scenes with a closeted young Mormon and one solid episode featuring Billie Lourd as Jerry’s long-estranged daughter.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
Both campaigns have been crisscrossing the state with campaign stops in the homestretch.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homestretch
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Even a half-century later, the undead ghouls that descend upon survivors in a Pennsylvania farm house are timeless and the gut-punch ending couldn't be more timely.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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When marriages end, those endings tend leave couples with a void and feelings of disappointment.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 June 2025
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Near the end of their captivity, the kidnappers cut off the ring finger of Juan’s left hand.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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Siri has been hitting outside, going through a running progression and taking outfield jumps for about a month with the hope of returning by the end of the month.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
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Roku’s Debt stood at $577 million at the conclusion of the most recent quarter, while its market capitalization is $11 billion (as of 6/6/2025).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The Big 12—arguably the most enthusiastic supporter of private capital among the conferences—recently came to a similar conclusion after a year-long evaluation process that reportedly included discussions with global investment firm CVC Capital.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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Following the premiere, new episodes will drop weekly on Thursdays, with the season finale on Thursday, September 11.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
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The June 28-29 season finale, which was slated to be held at UCLA’s Drake Stadium, was dropped as operators pivot its resources and funding to next season under a new capital allocation strategy.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2025
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Prosecutors and defense attorneys will begin delivering their closing arguments Friday in Read’s second murder trial over the death of her Boston cop boyfriend John O’Keefe.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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After both sides gave their closing arguments Friday morning, Judge Beverly Cannone spent the early afternoon reading jury instructions before alternates were selected and the remaining jurors were sent to the deliberation room.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
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Their presence is the culmination of a decade-long project under Schmetzer, the latest big game for a club well-accustomed to the spotlight.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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But the opening is the culmination of many more years, stretching back to Shi’s start in the hospitality space.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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After a strong finish by Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (who did not give up a goal over the final 57:29 of Game 1) and Edmonton, which outshot Florida 46-32, can Edmonton make it 2-0 at home tonight? Stanley Cup Final Game 2 Betting Odds The odds below include the money line and the puck line.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Baeza more than proved his entry into the Derby with a strong third-place finish.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Billy Joel knows life isn't about happy endings As the film tapers to a close, Joel is steering his boat – the Alexa, named for his daughter with ex-wife Christie Brinkley – with a cigar in his mouth and his eyes focused on the water of Oyster Bay.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to join talks on Iran's nuclear program and may help bring the negotiations to a close.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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“Homestretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homestretch. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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