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as in to finish
to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done
we're still finalizing our travel plans but hope to have them done by the end of the week
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as in to approve
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the bank won't finalize the loan before Tuesday because of the holiday
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Recent Examples of finalize
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said the text has been finalized and will be signed on Friday in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Emma Graham, CNBC, 15 June 2026
The finalized merger for Truist The merger was finalized.
—Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Workers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology sealed the capsule last week, meaning all the items are finalized and ready to be opened in 2276.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2026
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council confirmed on Sunday that Tehran and Washington had finalized a memorandum of understanding ending the war after months of negotiations.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
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Emma Graham, CNBC, 15 June 2026
The finalized merger for Truist The merger was finalized.
—Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Workers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology sealed the capsule last week, meaning all the items are finalized and ready to be opened in 2276.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2026
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council confirmed on Sunday that Tehran and Washington had finalized a memorandum of understanding ending the war after months of negotiations.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalize
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The offense finished 2-for-6 with runners in scoring position and left seven men on base.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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His home run tied the score at three apiece, and Tucker wasn’t finished.—
Liana Handler
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Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Finland’s parliament on Wednesday voted to lift a decades-old ban on nuclear weapons, approving a major defense policy shift aimed at aligning the country more closely with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) deterrence strategy.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The proposal to allow noncitizens to vote was proposed by Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez and approved on a 10-5 vote.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Starter Eric Lauer battles erratic fastball command and early damage yet completes six innings, while the Rays’ Nick Martinez matches him before a bullpen misstep to Rojas decides a tight opener.—
Liana Handler
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Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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New Zealand has controlled possession for 52% of the game, and both teams have completed more than 80% of their passes.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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Members voted by 80% to ratify the new contract, the union said.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Union workers who assemble the F-35 aircraft at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth voted June 14 to ratify a new contract with the defense contractor after months of negotiations.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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So, when West and Amanda confirmed it, I was stunned.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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As his promoter Hearn confirmed to The Athletic last week, Joshua’s contract states the bout must take place in the UK.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Finalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalize. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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