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noun • a concluding action verb • to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop • defeat thoroughly • finish a task completely | ||||
| 23% | 4 | Give up completely? Not completely | ||
verb • put an end to a state or an activity • give up or retire from a position • go away or leave • turn away from; give up • give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat | ||||
| 22% | 6 | A person who is unable to finish a task | ||
noun • someone who kills by strangling • an unfortunate person who is unable to perform effectively because of nervous tension or agitation • necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck • a high tight collar | ||||
Finish A Task Completely
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1 | Finish a task in a short amount of time | |
2 | Finish completely, with "up"
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20 Jun 1999 | New York Times / 20 Jun 1999 |
3 | Finish completely — kill deliberately
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25 May 1977 | New York Times / 25 May 1977 |
6 | Give up completely? Not completely
Telegraph Cryptic -
19 Aug 2025 | Telegraph Cryptic / 19 Aug 2025 |
7 | When someone is rushing to finish a task due to limited time |