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

Rugbys and polo shirts were also in the spotlight, while jeans, the foundation of the global wardrobe, got a glow-up through elaborate decoration, dyes, and finishes. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 The family’s application also asks the Supreme Court to take up the case before the Ninth Circuit finishes its review. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Kimetto finishes in 2 hours, 3 minutes, 45 seconds, leading a 1-2-3 finish for Kenyan men. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 David Patush finishes putting up the sign for the Oswegoland Senior and Community Center's new home in the old Oswego Police Department building in 2022. — Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 Dow finishes higher The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished Monday's session with gains. — Sean Conlon,hugh Leask,lee Ying Shan,sarah Min, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026 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

Noun

The new space is tailored around furnishings and finishes that convey the story of the firm’s history. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 The interior features wood, leather finishes, moody tones, marble countertops and sports murals line the walls. — Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026 Banchero totaled 15 points in 18 first-half minutes and Wagner added 11 while converting crafty finishes around the rim. — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026 In each of the past two years, the team rebounded from blah starts to solid finishes, bowl victories and nine wins; but this is the fourth straight season the team is left to salvage seasons to qualify for second and third-class bowl games. — Mac Engel october 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026 Those denied requests covered subjects such as metal finishes and power management. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026 There's also a classic white Le Creuset kettle or a luxurious Breville smart kettle with brass finishes. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026 His drives, transition finishes and willingness to pull up gave the second unit another source of offense. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishes

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The home office that completes this level offers a perfect spot for working from home.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
The coaster will remain closed until the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire completes its investigation.

— Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of completes

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When the mandate ends, the force will have one year to wrap up its operations and withdraw.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
Tuck drumstick ends under band of skin across the tail if present or tie drumsticks securely to tail using 100%- cotton kitchen string.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of ends

Verb

Last week, when Ocasio-Cortez made three campaign stops for Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, neither Democrat — and no audience members — brought up the topic of Gaza.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
In January 2025, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch changed the department pursuit policy, barring cops from chasing after vehicles fleeing car stops unless a felony crime or a violent misdemeanor was committed.

— John Annese, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of stops

Noun

The main reason the Giants have a chance to win every week, though, despite all their injuries and heart-stopping endings, is that Jameis Winston is playing well as their starting quarterback.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
Dramatic — and sometimes controversial — endings were the story of a wild college football Saturday, with late-game calls deciding some outcomes and potentially having an effect on how the College Football Playoff shapes up a couple months from now.

— Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

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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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After the lab concludes, the writers cohort will participate in a yearlong support program involving monthly meetings with screenwriters, agents, managers, producers, and executives.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Take the scene that concludes Episode 4, Shane having sex with Rose and Ilya masturbating in the shower.

— Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of concludes

Verb

The timeline calls for the Royals to move to the new stadium a year before the team’s lease at Kauffman Stadium expires.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
Trump immediately signed an order for new 10 percent global tariffs for a limited time of 150 days that expires on July 24.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of expires

Noun

Much of its work, particularly on national security matters, remains shielded from public view, but some of the office’s conclusions have emerged in often dense legal opinions.

— Perry Stein, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026
Given the inherent volatility and randomness of postseason baseball, trying to draw permanent or predictive conclusions from small sample size outcomes is ultimately pointless.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026