homestretch

noun

ˈhōm-ˈstrech How to pronounce homestretch (audio)
Definition of homestretchnext
as in ending
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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Recent Examples of homestretch Lollapalooza hit its Day 4 homestretch yesterday in Grant Park, with the gates opening on time after rains and flooding forced a late start on Saturday. — Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 The Supreme Court is heading into the homestretch for its biggest cases of the term, with potentially landmark opinions still to come as early as June 18 on issues ranging from presidential power to culture war fights to birthright citizenship. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 17 June 2026 Mike Hellgren Welcome back The race is heated and in the homestretch with two Democrats who are well known to voters facing off in the Tuesday, June 23rd, primary. — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 12 June 2026 The homestretch of the drama, however, takes the story in a chilling direction, packing an aching quantity of feeling into a single glance at a security camera as someone climbs into a car and leaves the compound, never to be heard from again. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for homestretch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homestretch
  1. ending
  2. end
  3. conclusion
  4. finale
  5. closing
  6. culmination
  7. finish
  8. close
Noun
  • Spanish police have recovered three religious artworks stolen from churches in Valladolid over the summer, bringing the case one step closer to a miraculously happy ending.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Lil’ Randy shouts repeatedly as he is hauled off, a great ending to a pretty great episode.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of ending
Noun
  • The buyer of Lindy’s could keep the old-school steakhouse running, rebrand it or pursue other options for the property, with a sale expected to close by the end of the year.
    — Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The stunning eat-in kitchen is updated with high end custom cabinetry, a center island with room for seating on one side and a workspace surrounding the kitchen sink.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of end
Noun
  • Business leaders are not the only ones arriving at this conclusion.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • As officials await a conclusion to this case, the victim’s university community is left reeling.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of conclusion
Noun
  • Thompson went scoreless in Friday’s preseason finale, shooting 0 of 7 from the field and 0 of 6 on threes in 15 minutes.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Forward Jarred Vanderbilt, who has about $25 million left on his contract over the next two seasons, did not suit up for Friday’s preseason finale.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of finale
Noun
  • Carney’s closing appeal came after two days of campaigning against separation in the province.
    — Rob Gillies, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • For all its relative quiet, the week’s closing impression was that there was plenty for those intent on listening to Shanghai’s voices.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of closing
Noun
  • The Swiss watchmaker and the Met marked the culmination of their inaugural artisan residency on Friday, unveiling three works that extend traditional craft into new forms of expression.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Earlier, Sefcovic had said the talks this week were the culmination of three months of intensive work.
    — Sam McNeil, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of culmination
Noun
  • Entering Week 6, Kansas City ranked fourth in the NFL in EPA per play on offense, which would be its best finish since the 2022 campaign.
    — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Mixing wand finish is oxidizing for mixing lacks replacement with stainless steel material.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of finish
Noun
  • In a recent rare interview with chum Matthew McConaughey, Bryan suggested that his songwriting-and-touring tear since leaving the Navy may be coming to a close soon.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The analysts did lower their price target to $89 from $107 — still 45% higher than Friday's close.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of close

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