finish
verb (used with object)
to bring (something) to an end or to completion; complete.
has finished
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present perfectof finish (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Tanden has finished up her marathon day with an appearance on CNN; she sparred with Scott Jennings about Donald Trump’s flagging poll numbers.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
Hull has finished runner-up in five majors, with her most recent near-miss coming in June's US Open.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
That’s because a provider may bill you before insurance has finished processing the claim.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
World Cup team has finished in since 1994.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
I look up and the snake has finished swallowing.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
