finish with

verb

finished with; finishing with; finishes with

: to have no further need for (something) : to stop using (something)

Could I see the newspaper when you finish with it?

: to stop being involved with (someone) : to end a romantic relationship with (someone)

She and her boyfriend had another fight, and now she says she's going to finish with him once and for all.

: to stop dealing with, working on, or punishing (someone or something)

When I finish with him he'll be sorry!

I haven't finished with you yet!

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In 1985, Dior issued a limited edition bracelet meant to house their famous Poison perfume, a thick, hollow noodle finished with resin stoppers that could be filled with the scent. — Chloe Schama, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026 Topped with two layers of cheese, sauce and up to three toppings, the pizza is finished with garlic seasoning. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Furniture should be durable for heavy play, finished with nontoxic materials for the taste-everything phase of toddlerhood, and ideally versatile enough to stick around for more than a few years. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 Aug. 2026 The exercises start with breath work and grounding before gradually moving into a full-body workout and finishing with a deep stretch and meditation. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for finish with

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