Q: Does "finish" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

When the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly.

He applied a coat of a clear finish.

A: the same meaning

Q: Does "stretch" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

Stretch the imagination.

To enjoy the picnic, we stretched out on the grass.

A: different meanings

Q: Does "baby" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

Stop being a baby!

Stand up for yourself -- don't be such a baby!

A:
the same meaning