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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The 34-year-old from Sweden went from third to first over the 200th lap after throwing a last-ditch pass around David Malukas with the finish line in sight.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

And while Musk travels frequently to China, he may be hoping this visit will push approvals over the finish line.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

He is accompanied on his reluctant journey to the finish line with a group of characters who by turns torment and placate him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Like buying a home was the finish line, and renting meant you hadn’t crossed it yet.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

You can’t cross the finish line if you drop out before the first track meet.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman