finish line

NOUN

line where race ends

Synonyms

STRONGEST

finishing line

WEAK

destination goal journey's end last stop resting place stopping place tape wire

Example Sentences

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Switzerland is approaching the finish line on its plan to change “Too big to fail” banking rules, with updates on the two parts of its proposal expected later this month, according to RBC.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The tech billionaire’s increased involvement helped carry the Paramount deal over the finish line.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

After crossing the finish line in Edinburgh, the total climbed to £4,041,910 - a record for Radio 1's annual charity challenge.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

BBC Radio 1's Greg James has crossed the finish line of his Comic Relief tandem cycling challenge, raising more than £4m for charity.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

They didn’t hop or run a race so much as spun and danced their way to the finish line.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega