Q: Does the word "finish" mean the same thing in "His best finish in a major tournament was third." and "It was a fight to the finish."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "throw" mean the same thing in "Have, throw, or make a party." and "Throw a javelin."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "whet" mean the same thing in "Whet my appetite." and "To whet one's appetite or one's courage."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "realization" mean the same thing in "A growing realization of the risk involved." and "The victory was the realization of a whole year's work."?

A:
different meanings