as in ending
the last part of a process or action
this project has been a lot of work, but we're finally in the homestretch
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Recent Examples of homestretch
Both campaigns have been crisscrossing the state with campaign stops in the homestretch.
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Julia Mueller, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
In front of 78,000 cheering fans the little horse would surge down the homestretch to win by a length and a half.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
As the in-season tournament hits the homestretch of its group stage, Milwaukee is sitting pretty with a 3-0 record in East Group B.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The Conservatory Project aims to replace temporary suites and 2,100 seats in the infield lining the homestretch of the track with new permanent structures providing 7,000 premium experiences for guests, including 36 suites.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Julia Mueller, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
In front of 78,000 cheering fans the little horse would surge down the homestretch to win by a length and a half.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
As the in-season tournament hits the homestretch of its group stage, Milwaukee is sitting pretty with a 3-0 record in East Group B.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The Conservatory Project aims to replace temporary suites and 2,100 seats in the infield lining the homestretch of the track with new permanent structures providing 7,000 premium experiences for guests, including 36 suites.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homestretch
Noun
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The Cheers finale carves out happy endings for several of its cast members.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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My ending was harmonizing the situation of the movie, that the family is coming together at the end, and Laura is part of the family and wants to go back to the family.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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In the end, all but one Republican voted the bill out of committee—Rep. Chip Roy of Texas, who skipped the vote—ending the committee’s debate that began more than 22 hours ago.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
22 May 2025
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In the end, Circuit Judge Amy Maher sentenced Howard to 30 years in prison.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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After 188 games, the 2024-25 Champions League comes to a conclusion on Saturday night in Munich as Paris Saint-Germain face off against Inter. Ahead of the game at the Allianz Arena, our writers James Horncastle and Michael Cox are on hand to answer your questions.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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In 2018, The Karate Kid franchise made a comeback with two seasons of Cobra Kai on the now-defunct YouTube Red channel before it was acquired by Netflix, which in turn produced four more seasons that came to a conclusion earlier this year.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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His last show was Saturday night's season 50 finale.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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The second half belongs mainly to Jordan Pickford, whose saves ensure there is no nervy finale.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Our organizations have been closely monitoring the closing of civic space and attacks on independent press in El Salvador and are deeply concerned at the increasingly pervasive environment of fear that threatens freedoms in the country.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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The closings come after a series of high-profile openings on Camp Bowie Boulevard as growth in the western suburbs brings the area more traffic and patrons.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2025
Noun
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That was the culmination of three consecutive nights of strikes.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2025
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This new office was the culmination of a 10-year plan that saw the investment giant move offices across Hong Kong, London and within the United States.—
Aman Kidwai,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Logano has an average finish of roughly 12th place — quietly building a solid résumé on the oval with 11 performances in the Top 10 — and already compares with the more successful Cup Series drivers’ numbers at the 1.5-mile track in Concord.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 May 2025
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The luxury villas at Silverleaf are designed for buyers looking for high-end finishes and custom-quality craftsmanship—without the burden of yard work.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2025
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Memorial Day may be coming to a close, but the deals are still moving fast across every category.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Johnson’s dilemma will be familiar to anyone who has observed higher education in this country during the harrowing academic year that is now coming to a close.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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“Homestretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homestretch. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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