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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Nikki Bailey, 53, from Long Beach holds the medal after crossing the finish line.

From Los Angeles Times

U.S. stocks limped to the finish line on Wednesday, with all three major indexes closing lower to cap a third straight blockbuster year for markets.

From The Wall Street Journal

Olympic swimming great Ian Thorpe is entering the Sydney-Hobart race for the first time aboard LawConnect, which is aiming to be first across the finish line for a third straight year.

From Barron's

It’s important to balance the books at home, but also ensure that our physical and mental health remain strong so we can cross the finish line every day.

From MarketWatch

But the majority of residents are nowhere near the finish line, Pascoe said, and some aren’t even at the starting line.

From Los Angeles Times