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as in completed
brought or having come to an end
the frosting isn't finished until you've added all of the decorative roses
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as in accomplished
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 ended
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
we'll finish the concert before dark
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as in stopped
to come to an end
the three-day race finished yesterday
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Recent Examples of finished
Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
Because of that, any chips produced in the US would still have to be shipped abroad to countries like Taiwan, South Korea, China and Mexico to be put into the finished electronics Americans buy.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025
Two days later, Cunningham crossed up Austin Reaves and finished over LeBron James during the fourth quarter of Detroit’s win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
—Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The designer’s artistic background influences his process, as evidenced by his attention to detail and the beautiful composition of his finished designs.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
Because of that, any chips produced in the US would still have to be shipped abroad to countries like Taiwan, South Korea, China and Mexico to be put into the finished electronics Americans buy.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
The work is not done — more soft interview rooms are scheduled to be finished for police departments in Lodi and Fresno, Pedretti said.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025
Two days later, Cunningham crossed up Austin Reaves and finished over LeBron James during the fourth quarter of Detroit’s win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
—Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finished
Verb
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That proved to be a toxic relationship that ended badly, with Louis and Claudia nearly killing Lestat and running away to Europe.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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The coach’s assessment might sound surprising considering Smith’s last pass Sunday was an interception that ended the game.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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That was why the tractor had stopped.—
Peter Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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Details matter, as the characters in Season 2 never stopped reminding us.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The mold company's report also concluded that the Wright's apartment was uninhabitable and that the Wright's belongings needed to be replaced due to extremely high levels of mold, the lawsuit said.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American-Statesman,
27 Dec. 2024
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In 2023, Beyoncé officially concluded the Renaissance era with the release of a feature-length documentary that chronicled the making and execution of its accompanying stadium tour.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
26 Dec. 2024
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The other 23 states have banned the sentencing option, though four of the states that still use capital punishment — including California and Oregon — have halted the practice due to gubernatorial holds.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2025
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At the first convention center stop, the driver halted, and three additional riders squeezed into the five-passenger sedan before the trip continued.—
Daniel Rothberg,
ProPublica,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Bolster burn barrel safety: If burning is permitted in your area, ensure that all burn barrels have a weighted metal cover, complete with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Mar. 2025
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The mistake sparked violent protests by indigenous peoples and forced a complete reversal of the policy.—
Aldo Flores-Quiroga,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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McCarthy has been with the team for five seasons, and his contract has expired.—
Fox News Staff,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Graham’s contract with the Raiders expired after this season.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Rising stock prices in January have been followed by up years for the market as a whole nearly 84% of the time since 1950, the Almanac says.—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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The Baies candle is a deep, fruity scent with notes of blackcurrant and rose, while Roses is a straight up dose of blooming, dewy petals.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2025
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Mining operations ceased, and only small crews remained to clean up the old dumps.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Some time after this, the vessel's operations ceased due to sinking or stranding on a beach, leading to its abandonment.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Finished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finished. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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