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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That deficit quickly dripped away and Feller was a picture of shock as he realised he had won after his Swiss rival streaked through the finish line in second.

From Barron's

That deficit quickly slipped away and Feller was a picture of shock as he realised he had won after his Swiss rival streaked through the finish line in second.

From Barron's

The Istanbul governor's office said security footage and the timing chip attached to his foot showed he started the race, but he "had not made it to the finish line".

From Barron's

An immense sense of relief at being so close to the finish line washed over Owen, and he wobbled.

From Literature

He gamely carried on but Alcaraz, who won a Tour-leading eight titles last season, scored a break to move 3-1 clear and made no mistakes as he sprinted to the finish line.

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