1. the final straight section of a racetrack before the finish line
Usage: sports; racing
2. the final stage or phase of any process or activity
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The horses entered the homestretches neck and neck.
• We’re in the homestretches of the school year now.
• The project is in its homestretches with only minor details left.
• She pulled ahead in the homestretches of the marathon.
• The campaign entered the homestretches before election day.
• Both runners were exhausted as they hit the homestretches.