FINISHES Synonyms: 180 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of finish

as in completes

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 ends

to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point we'll finish the concert before dark

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as in stops

to come to an end the three-day race finished yesterday

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finishes

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noun

plural of finish

as in endings

the last part of a process or action a pie-eating contest is the fair's traditional finish

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as in halts

the stopping of a process or activity an all-out fight right to the finish

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Recent Examples of finishes

Verb

When the rest of the coffee finishes brewing, slowly pour it into the sugar paste, whisking to dissolve and build a thick foam cap. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 But the real fix is still months away, when the city finishes the longtime West Avenue drainage project that will redirect that water that submerged her garage into city pumps and pipes instead. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026 The workweek finishes on a fantastic and comfortable note with abundant sunshine on Thursday and Friday. — CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026 Metea finishes the regular season with games against DeKalb (1-5) and Kaneland (5-1), while Waubonsie closes against Naperville Central (3-3) and Lockport (3-3). — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 The Power Cleaner performs a more intensive scan than the Quick Optimizer, with options to run optimizations automatically when the scan finishes and to shut down the system after optimization completes. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 Wilson finishes his tenure as Mariners manager with a 187-171 career record. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Western footwear inspirations, for example, are all the rage right now, manifesting in everything from calf hair finishes to the revival of cowboy boots. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Nothing finishes a room quite like a throw draped over the arm of a sofa. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026

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Even though the category is rigidly defined, there are differences in style, cask finishes, alcohol content, and even mashbill to take into account when searching for this quintessentially American whiskey. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026 Because, like me, celebs have been skipping traditional bold lipstick for glossy finishes or blotted, barely-there stains. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026 Rooms The 149 guestrooms and 37 suites come alive in interiors inspired by ocean waves and the dusky skies of the Hollywood Hills, so the palette is moody, the finishes are polished, but nothing whispers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 The Ring Smart Lock retails for $249 and comes in black, silver, and brass finishes. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026 Messi has played 207 games for Argentina and finishes as its all-time leading scorer with 125 goals, 21 of them in World Cups. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 Camouflage, leather and distressed finishes were recurring themes, alongside statement sneakers and logo-heavy pieces. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 Brooks Koepka finally finds something across the pond Outside of Top 15 finishes at The Players and the Masters, Brooks Koepka's first season back on the PGA Tour after making his return from LIV Golf wasn't necessarily one to remember. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Outside of Josh Allen’s massive Week 1, Houston’s other two matchups against Cincinnati and Indianapolis produced modest QB finishes (QB15 and QB28). — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026

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This milestone completes an assessment phase that began in December 2025, when developers first submitted environmental documentation alongside a request for limited early site works.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
For more instant results, salicylic acid completes the trio by exfoliating away dead surface cells and pore-clogging buildup, helping refine the look of large pores standing between you and that aforementioned glassy glow.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of completes

Verb

Amazon Prime Day ends tonight, which means whatever has been sitting in your cart since Tuesday is only on sale for a few more hours.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
Ahead, the handbags that caught our eye, and are worth catching on sale before October Prime Day ends tonight.

— Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of ends

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The Miami Dolphins aren’t going to beat an opponent this season until South Florida’s NFL franchise stops beating itself.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
What’s even more interesting is that the pattern persists above the temperature where uranium ditelluride stops being superconducting.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of stops

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That was March 2020, when the CEOs of General Motors, Ford, and Fiat Chrysler tried to coordinate production halts over Covid-19 fears, only to be warned by their lawyers that doing so could violate antitrust rules.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026
The automatic stay halts proceedings but doesn't compel creditors to undo pre-petition filings without operative effect.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Definition of halts

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The book somewhat provocatively concludes after 1976 with a penultimate chapter on protest in the art world and an ultimate chapter on horizons for the future, along with a smart sharp epilogue.

— Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
The video concludes with André and his securtiy walking away from Hanks and his posse.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of concludes

Verb

His Inter Miami career is slated to continue for some time, having signed a contract extension that expires in 2028.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2026
The judge’s order expires later this week, and the three outlets are seeking a preliminary injunction to sideline the ban in the longer term.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of expires

Noun

The most justifiable criticism against the DC detective series is that its mysteries play out wordily, without letting the audience in on how its space cops come to major conclusions.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
The expert stressed that the team's field work was complete but that laboratory analysis was still underway before broader conclusions could be drawn.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026