How to Use finish in a Sentence
- 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.
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And that work isn’t finished at all.
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Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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And that work isn't finished at all.
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Jen Juneau,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Just throw on a heel to finish the look.
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Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Now is the time to finish Iran off.
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FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Aztecs were far from finished.
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Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
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The task now is to finish what was started.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
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Is that an opt-in and finish the contract?
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Howard finished the game with 14 points.
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Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
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Does this mean the standings will finish this way?
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The team finished 22nd in yards gained and points scored.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The pair finished ninth and 10th.
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Nbc News,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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Malek finished the game with eight points and three assists.
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Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Jensen finished 4-for-4 and reached base five times.
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Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The opening act had finished their set.
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Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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Some of the most inviting homes aren't finished overnight.
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Farima Ferguson,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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Neither of them finished out the game.
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Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Scrub the grout and tile lines, and finish by cleaning the floor.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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Sales pipelines that finished their own work.
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Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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And hey, since the wine is out, might as well finish off the bottle.
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Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Jan. 2026
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Once finished, the costume springs to life.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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The writers who finish their manuscripts.
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Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Fresh soil may be brought in, and grass seed or sod can be applied to finish the job.
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Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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But the Senate’s work is not yet finished.
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Nik Popli,
Time,
10 Nov. 2025
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But first, Karnišovas has to finish the job.
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Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
- I need to put one more coat of finish on the chair.
- The table had a shiny finish.
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It was set up to be a great finish.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Rinse well with a clean cloth for a scent-free finish.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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But at least look at him for a top-10 finish.
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Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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The game itself was a shootout from start to finish.
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Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Plus, the glossy finish is just a little bit sexy.
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Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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The bourbon world loves a good finish these days.
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Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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She was forced to tag out of the match before the finish.
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Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Each jar is made from bamboo and glass for a stylish finish.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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The finish looks and feels like a feather weight glaze on the skin.
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Essence,
23 Sep. 2025
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The record stops, the episode finishes and your evening ends.
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Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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There were few questions about this one, start to finish.
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Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
21 Sep. 2025
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That followed a third-place finish in the same race last year.
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Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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It's all wrapped in a stylish finish that looks retro but feels modern.
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Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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The finish feels timeless rather than trendy.
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Taryn Brooke,
Glamour,
16 Feb. 2026
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It can even be used to smooth split ends, giving you a shiny finish to your hair.
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Amy Schulman,
Peoplemag,
26 Mar. 2024
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Good start, good middle, good finish.
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Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Jan. 2026
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The frozen yogurt served gratis at the end is a sweet finish in more ways than one.
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Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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His last start was a fourth-place finish in the Jim Dandy.
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Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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One use reveals silky-soft strands, a glassy finish, and of course, fresh ends.
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Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2026
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Linoleum is thicker than vinyl and has more of a matte finish.
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Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Let dry and then add a layer of gold glitter spray to finish.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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Fresh basil or parsley is garnished on top for a bright finish.
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Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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The dark wood has been stained and distressed for a rustic finish.
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Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
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Expect slight notes of ginger on the nose and finish.
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Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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So don’t mistake a late start for a quiet finish.
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Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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Buy them in bootie format or with a snakeskin finish.
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Nuria Luis,
Glamour,
18 Oct. 2025
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Then Charlotte stretched its legs and cruised to the finish.
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C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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And this was right before the finish, and they both got counted out.
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Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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