Definitions

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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Ogwumike made three three-pointers in the fourth to carry the Sparks across the finish line.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2026

With his bike unrideable and his team car carrying a replacement bike several minutes behind, he set off on foot towards the finish line.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

“You think you’re coming to the finish line, and they move the finish line back further.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

Right now it appears unlikely that even all those existing bills have time to cross the finish line.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

As soon as the last runner crosses the finish line, they start another.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli