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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On a more emotional level, the anticlimactic ending ushered in the conclusion of a 46-year career for coach Bob Babb.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
31 May 2025
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However, there have still been some vocal fans who are upset with changes made from the original, including completely cutting a character and making a significant change to the original movie's ending.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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The teaser at the end of this week’s hour-long episode promises bonafide flagship mess: Obnoxious guests, police coming onboard, deckhand Kyle apparently hooking up with a guest.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 June 2025
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By the end, Kevin and Conrad’s relationship seems irreparable.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 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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Yes, Karate Kid: Legends takes place three years after the Cobra Kai series finale.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Karate Kid: Legends takes place three years after Cobra Kai’s series finale, but was anything off limits with regard to Cobra Kai?—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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Throughout the closing days of the legislative session, which adjourned in the early morning hours Sunday, Democrats repeatedly pointed the finger at Trump and congressional Republicans for the difficulties the General Assembly faced in crafting the upcoming year’s budget.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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After 11 days of events, the competition held its closing ceremony on Thursday, the NSC said.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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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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The 1-2-3 Kentucky Derby finish of Sovereignty, Journalism and Baeza will certainly give fans something to watch at Saratoga. 8.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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One finish, in particular, for Livingston against Hamilton Academical in March 2021, is a reminder of his eye for the spectacular: flicking the ball up, with his back to goal, then firing a swivelling volley into the roof of the net.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Billy Joel knows life isn't about happy endings As the film tapers to a close, Joel is steering his boat – the Alexa, named for his daughter with ex-wife Christie Brinkley – with a cigar in his mouth and his eyes focused on the water of Oyster Bay.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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The actors who played them also became the center of much gossip after the season came to a close.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Homestretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homestretch. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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