HOMESTRETCHES Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

homestretches

noun

plural of homestretch

as in endings

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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Noun

Instead, as far as endings for superhero stories go, Episode 8 has a lot of chatter.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2026
All That Jazz is one of my favorite endings to a movie of all time.

— Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of endings

Noun

The conclusions are non-binding and face criticism, and the ultimate approval is up to the judge.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
However, there was not enough evidence to draw clear conclusions on whether free drug samples and other promotions affect decisions to place specific drugs on hospital formularies.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of conclusions

Noun

Crafted by celebrity hair artist Coree Moreno, her dark brown ends appeared like a messier version of the flapper pixie — shaggy and teased all over.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Less than a year after Arizona State's magical CFP appearance, two more coaches were making names for themselves at schools on opposite ends of the country.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of ends

Noun

Lunar eclipses, on the other hand, tend to coincide with powerful culminations, emotional revelations and the release of something that’s reached its natural conclusion.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
Full moons are culminations — don’t forget to pause and see what’s already come full circle before rushing into more.

— Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025

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