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finished

[fin-isht] / ˈfɪn ɪʃt /
ADJECTIVE
cultivated, refined
Synonyms
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flawless polished
STRONG
accomplished consummate cultured perfected smooth
WEAK
all-around classic elegant expert exquisite impeccable many-sided masterly professional proficient skilled suave urbane versatile
Antonyms
WEAK
crude incomplete uncultivated unfinished unrefined unsophisticated
ADJECTIVE
complete, done
Synonyms
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closed concluded decided ended full realized resolved satisfied settled stopped
STRONG
accomplished achieved ceased compassed consummated discharged dispatched effected effectuated elaborated executed finalized fulfilled lapsed made perfected performed shut terminated
WEAK
brought about come to an end disposed of done for done with entire final in the past over over and done put into effect sewn-up through tied-up worked out wound-up wrapped-up
Antonyms
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incomplete
WEAK
unfinished
ADJECTIVE
consumed, used up
Synonyms
STRONGEST
empty lost spent
STRONG
bankrupt devastated done drained exhausted gone liquidated ruined undone wrecked
WEAK
done for done in played-out through washed up wiped-out
Antonyms
STRONG
saved
WEAK
held kept stored unfinished

Example Sentences

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The first phase of that inquiry finished in November following nine weeks of emotional evidence.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

He finished two for four from three against the Suns and six for 12 from the floor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Amazon has delivered before, and the setup suggests it may not be finished yet.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Shares of Nike finished 3.1% lower on Friday, closing at their lowest price since October 2014.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

“It’s the heart of the democratic process,” she finished.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott