FINISHING Synonyms: 147 Similar and Opposite Words

finishing 1 of 3

adjective

as in ending

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finishing

2 of 3

noun

as in stopping

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finishing

3 of 3

verb

present participle of finish

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

Adjective

As the clock continues to tick down ahead of the $875 million stadium’s debut, officials noted many finishing touches remain related to the venue’s interior but that the university will be ready by game day. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 This summer jerseys and track shorts officially dethroned yoga pants as the athletic trend du jour for fashion connoisseurs, with a focus on both comfort and style through elegant finishing touches. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2026 This tactical evolution, alongside exceptional finishing quality, underscores a tournament defined by strategic depth. — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 More finishing ability to complement their distinctive style. — Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 1 June 2026 Local artists were commissioned to add finishing touches, including Gonçalo Jordão and textile designer Thierry Larche, who collaborated on the property’s own azulejo (ceramic tiles) in the garden area. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 The buyer agreed to take the home fully furnished, purchasing everything from the primary pieces to the smaller finishing details. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026 Florists can also properly wrap flowers for safe transport and add finishing touches, such as ribbons and bows, to complete the bouquet. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026 The difference between the two fonts comes down to a few finishing strokes. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 11 Dec. 2025

Noun

Her knee-high Gianvito Rossi boots added a sumptuous finishing touch. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026 Propped up by strong finishing, Tottenham were on 11 points at this stage a year ago, but soon reverted to their relegation-battling baseline once that ruthlessness deserted them. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026 High dynamic range, 4K finishing and temporal consistency remain significant challenges, even as Eyeline advances its own solutions. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 Two new denim books are hitting the market this fall, offering guidance on design, washes and finishing process. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 Each piece is unique thanks to the hand-finishing in reclaimed pine. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2026 The pressure of finishing games in the Bronx hasn’t seemed to bother Bednar one bit. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026 A little bit more of the K18 Molecular Repair Hair Oil was the perfect finishing touch. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 One of the biggest lessons from 2026 was the importance of finishing games and avoiding a costly losing streak. — Brandon Liguori, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026

Verb

In 2024 the Dolphins began that season 2-6 before finishing out the year 6-3. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 The franchise man continues to build a strong rapport with his receivers, finishing 23-of-41 for 276 yards with a touchdown pass to Matthew Golden, who led the game with 104 yards on six grabs. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 In its third weekend, Digger grossed just $920,000, finishing 15th—13 spots behind You Can See Everything. — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026 The West Boca Raton alumnus notched his second 100-yard game (and first against an FBS team), finishing the game with 108 yards and two scores on 13 carries. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026 Mahomes was once again efficient, finishing 23 of 30 for 272 yards. — Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026 And the scientists state that the manufacturing process could be easily integrated into standard textile-finishing techniques. — New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026 He was intercepted once — by Ty Benefield — and sacked three times before finishing 16 of 26 for 121 yards. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Both could qualify by finishing among the committee’s top 24. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for finishing

Adjective

The question is whether the post-closing company can afford to do all of it while servicing that debt, integrating two enormous businesses, achieving the synergies its financing assumes, funding streaming and deleveraging on schedule.

— Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
In my experience, IP analysis also impacts post-closing integration assumptions around product and platform continuity, as well as revenue protection mechanisms tied to exclusivity and licensing integrity.

— Keegan Caldwell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of closing

Noun

No stopping, no struggling to find a charging station, no waiting.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026
But that concern has been addressed here thanks to the aforementioned brake upgrades, which deliver confident stopping power at speed as well as excellent pedal feel.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

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Verb

China has launched 258 Qianfan satellites over a series of missions since 2024, on the way to completing an initial constellation of 1,296 satellites, with longer-term ambitions of more than 15,000.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
Reno, twice the Ivy Player of the Week already this season, misfired on more passes than not this time, completing 15 of 38 for 105 yards, two second-half touchdowns, and one interception.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

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Verb

But the Mets missed the postseason in 2024 and were 10½ games out on April 26, ending the suspense early this season.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Miami needed 43 points, two overtimes and a replay review to uphold a game-ending interception, but the Hurricanes left Hard Rock Stadium with a comeback victory over rival Florida State on Saturday night.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of ending

Verb

Even if cooler heads had not quite prevailed by this point in the episode, the concluding plot twist would have forced matters in that direction.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Its two-day Filmmaker Forum, concluding today, lists regular registration at $125, including festival access.

— Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of concluding

Adjective

Running back Ousmane Kromah has 565 rushing yards and five touchdowns, while receivers Jayvan Boggs, Duce Robinson and Michai Danzy can all make plays in the passing game.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Bo Nix continues to struggle to get the passing game going and Seattle’s defense remains among the league’s best across most major statistical categories, making this a tough matchup on a short week.

— Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

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Verb

With a pending lockout, expiring player contracts and possible retirements, who knows what the future will hold.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
With that temporary order expiring Tuesday, the judge issued a preliminary injunction that preserves the status quo indefinitely while the case is pending.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026

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