How to Use finish in a Sentence

finish

1 of 2 verb
Definition of finishnext
Synonyms for finishnext
  • The chairman finished the meeting at noon.
  • They hope to finish their new home by winter.
  • They're building a new home and they hope to finish by winter.
  • He started his homework two hours ago and he still hasn't finished.
  • The meeting finished on a positive note.
  • You can't watch TV until you finish your homework.
  • The 84-year-old wiped away some blood and finished the game.
    — Julian McWilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 11 June 2023
  • The wires are cold-worked into the dial plate, and then shaped and finished using a burin.
    — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Klaviyo's stock finished Friday down about 1%, though above the shares' $30 IPO price.
    — WSJ, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Price, however, finished the half on a 9-2 run and trailed by just three at the break.
    — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Let the creations dry, and then your kids can play with them like figurines when they are finished.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 24 Mar. 2024
  • Fill it with cool water on a hot day and finish the Times crossword.
    — Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Carroll added a double in the eighth and a single in the ninth to finish a home run short of the cycle and stole his 19th base in the ninth as well.
    — Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 11 June 2023
  • The team to finish first will win an El Chingon gift card and a bottle of Don Julio 1942 tequila.
    — Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2024
  • The pair finish making their apple pies, displaying the inside of one for the camera at the end.
    — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 18 July 2023
  • Vanderbilt lost at No. 9 Kentucky last week to finish 1-9 on the road.
    — Bob Holt, arkansasonline.com, 13 Mar. 2024
  • As soon as the first speaker finished addressing the room full of school counselors, Hayes raised his hand.
    — Patrick Wall, USA TODAY, 13 June 2023
  • No one ever hears our records till they’re mastered and finished.
    — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 12 Mar. 2024
  • England had to finish the match down one player and won 4-2 on penalty kicks.
    — Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2023
  • This year, Allen is dealing with a groin injury, but the Broncos are finished waiting for him.
    — Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 4 Sep. 2023
  • There was a serious dearth of talent at wide receiver with a group that finished last in the NFL in yards.
    — Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2023
  • Busch finished ninth and marched up pit road toward Bell right after climbing out of his No. 8 Chevy and gave him a piece of his mind.
    — Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2024
  • Freddie Freeman had three hits, finishing just a home run short of the cycle.
    — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2023
  • To finish off, models received a coat of sheer lip balm for a hydrated pout.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Then, to achieve a crisp exterior, give it a quick trip under the broiler to finish it off.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2023
  • To finish off your meal, the three desserts are all lightweight sweets: a panna cotta, a semifreddo, and a pineapple tarte tatin.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2023
  • The judge ordered him back on Nov. 20 to finish the hearing that started Wednesday.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Belichick has appeared to tie himself to the third-year QB even though Jones didn’t finish the last two losses.
    — Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 15 Oct. 2023
  • Clowney finished his freshman year scoring 9.8 points a game with 7.9 rebounds a night.
    — Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 23 June 2023
  • Stew meat is a mixture of scraps left over when a butcher trims a range of cuts to go in the meat case, and these random pieces won't cook the same way or finish at the same time.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2023
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finish

2 of 2 noun
  • I need to put one more coat of finish on the chair.
  • The table had a shiny finish.
  • The Hokies now look to avoid their fourth sub-.500 finish in a row.
    — USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2023
  • The finish tapers off with caramel, maple, and a hint of honey.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2023
  • Either way, Lorenzen will be a key to the Tigers' finish.
    — Andrew Birkle, Detroit Free Press, 10 June 2023
  • By guiding Napoli to a top-five finish, Kvaratskhelia could thrust himself to the top of the pile.
    — David Ferrini, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
  • The gold napkin rings are made of stainless steel topped with a gold finish.
    — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2023
  • It can even be used to smooth split ends, giving you a shiny finish to your hair.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
  • But this time, one horse in the frantic finish was not just hanging on.
    — Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2023
  • There are notes of chocolate, caramel, vanilla soft serve, spiced pear, and a flash of minty hops on the finish.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2023
  • Think of it as a glossy take on the trend, which has roots in grunge culture, courtesy of the high-shine finish and stacked heel.
    — Emma Spedding, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Mowry, as always, looked flawless from the start to the finish of her 15-second clip.
    — Essence, 14 Feb. 2024
  • All the color options are light: white, gray, and pale wood finish.
    — Samantha McIntyre, Parents, 9 Mar. 2024
  • Add an extra sprinkle of cheese and a dollop of sour cream for a creamy finish.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2024
  • The mom of five also shared some photos of the finishes in the Instagram post.
    — Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Broker Mary Ellen Cashman says some of her clients are bored of the safe black-and-white finishes.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 1 Sep. 2023
  • And since the trend centers around the finish more than the shade, there's lots of room for personalization.
    — Elle Turner, Glamour, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Mark Hamill co-stars in the film, which is pacing for a $6 million-$7 million four-day opening and a fifth-place finish.
    — Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 May 2023
  • This lined up the perfect finish for Rey, who threw himself on top of Escobar to clinch the win.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
  • The heat wave helped that August finish as the second hottest on record in Washington.
    — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 26 July 2023
  • This fan-favorite lip balm is tint-free with a matte finish.
    — Addie Morton, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023
  • The tips: Matte lip colors will always last longer than a satin or glossy finish.
    — Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
  • It’s got a silky finish and molded, contoured cups to prevent pressure on the eyes.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2023
  • That finish blew the roof off Paly’s already rowdy student section while Kitch fumed on the bench.
    — Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2024
  • Though designed with a slouchy cut (and floor-sweeping pants!), the suit still had a touch of elegance thanks to its luxe satiny finish.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 13 June 2023
  • The finish also makes the leather easier to clean and more stain-resistant.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2023
  • The pan is made from a heavy-gauge aluminum that is PFOA-free with a satin exterior finish.
    — Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2023
  • The speckled finish on the durable and lightweight cookware will give your kitchen a vintage farmhouse feel.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 30 July 2023
  • Fletcher says that future batches may not be that long, but the finish will never be less than a year.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2023
  • The Wolves led by as much as 14 in the second quarter, but Gibson kept Monterey Trail in the game with an array of finishes at the rim.
    — Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2024

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