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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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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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as in expiring
to come to an end
the three-day race finished yesterday
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Recent Examples of finishing
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Cask finishing, putting a mature spirit in a barrel that previously held another liquid, has become extremely popular among beverage companies.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Known for finishing bourbon in port barrels, Angel’s Envy in Louisville, Kentucky, is a leader in barrel experimentation.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
With 2024 finishing on a high note, expect spring 2025 to continue the resurgence of buyers.
—John Walkup, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
While leading the Fever to a 20-20 record and a playoff berth, Clark was honored with All-Star, All-NBA, and Rookie of the Year accolades, finishing fourth in MVP voting.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Don’t expect your classic, well-aged, extra añejo tequila here, because these expressions have been utterly transformed by extended maturation and finishing in these different types of casks.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
The route begins at the corner of George and Cypress Streets, before making a left onto Pollock Street and finishing at the corner of Pollock and East Front Streets, so stake out a prime viewing spot early and don’t forget to bring your folding chairs.
—Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
On Saturday, Vonn competed in a couple of lower-level downhill events in Colorado, finishing 24th in the first race and 27th in the second at Copper Mountain.
—Jill Martin, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Bowman Distillery in Virginia uses port barrel finishing for enhanced fruity and rich profiles.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Cask finishing, putting a mature spirit in a barrel that previously held another liquid, has become extremely popular among beverage companies.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Known for finishing bourbon in port barrels, Angel’s Envy in Louisville, Kentucky, is a leader in barrel experimentation.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
With 2024 finishing on a high note, expect spring 2025 to continue the resurgence of buyers.
—John Walkup, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
While leading the Fever to a 20-20 record and a playoff berth, Clark was honored with All-Star, All-NBA, and Rookie of the Year accolades, finishing fourth in MVP voting.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Don’t expect your classic, well-aged, extra añejo tequila here, because these expressions have been utterly transformed by extended maturation and finishing in these different types of casks.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
The route begins at the corner of George and Cypress Streets, before making a left onto Pollock Street and finishing at the corner of Pollock and East Front Streets, so stake out a prime viewing spot early and don’t forget to bring your folding chairs.
—Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
On Saturday, Vonn competed in a couple of lower-level downhill events in Colorado, finishing 24th in the first race and 27th in the second at Copper Mountain.
—Jill Martin, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishing
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Kim Kardashian is ending the year on a high note, opening the first flagship in New York City for her rapidly expanding Skims brand, on Fifth Avenue in the heart of midtown.Booth Moore, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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In fact, Best Buy’s revenues have declined 4% y-o-y in the first nine months of FY 2025 (year ending Jan 2025) and also fell 11% last year in FY 2024.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nothing is stopping you from trying out things.Adam Fayed, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z made a surprise appearance at the premiere to support their 12-year-old, stopping for rare photos on the red carpet.Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Remind employees of the importance of adequate rest, and encourage them to prioritize sleep as a critical part of their health.Stephen Sokoler, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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And while the phrase snail essence may conjure images of slime, rest assured: the ingredient is silky, rather than slimy.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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This storyline provided intrigue at the winter meetings, which are concluding Thursday, but in this case there’s not likely to be fire where there is smoke.Phil Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While concluding his lengthy run as Captain America, Evans didn’t remain off the big screen for long.Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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There are young players and veterans on expiring contracts who have stuff to show but this project is going to take an offseason of the right choices to get things back on track.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
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Their successors would serve terms that would be staggered, with one term expiring every two years.Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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More News: Colts' Win Big With Anthony Richardson Back as Starting QB In the NFL, Luck quickly made his mark, setting rookie records for most passing yards in a season and a game.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the Titans entered Week 10 allowing the fewest passing yards per game (155.8) in the league after last season allowing the second-most per game (269.1) a year ago.Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 11 Nov. 2024
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Lionel Messi standing over a free kick in stoppage time.Jamie Barton, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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While the stoppage allowed everyone to assemble a cut and make improvements once filming resumed, the size of the film was so robust that costs mounted despite cameras no longer rolling.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Nov. 2024
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The judge issued a preliminary injunction halting the deal, which the companies can appeal.Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Over-blanching cooks the vegetable, while under-blanching stimulates enzyme activity instead of halting it.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Finishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finishing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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