FINALIZATION Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

finalization

noun

Definition of finalization

as in ratification

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Recent Examples of finalization That proved to be accurate, though finalization will take much longer, giving stockholders and regulators time to voice their feelings about the acquisition. — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026 This rule, which is still subject to finalization, would prevent future administrations from regulating power plant emissions to fight climate change, an EPA official told reporters on a call Monday. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026 According to researchers, the control architecture is organized as a sequence of states, including takeoff, searching, touch detection, approach, positioning, rotation, finalization, perching, and abort. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026 Saturday’s matchup seems likely, as his fitness level was quite good after not training for a few weeks while awaiting finalization of his transfer and visa. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 Kevin was given full custody of their four children, according to the divorce agreement obtained at the time of its finalization in 2025 by PEOPLE. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026 With momentum accelerating through the OpenMOQ Consortium and the IETF, where the specification is nearing finalization, MOQ is moving toward production deployments far faster than many expected only a year ago. — Chris Allen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The Fire announced a two-year contract with Lewandowski on Monday, pending finalization of his visa and international transfer certificate. — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 In October 2025, a UC spokesperson told USA Today the agreement was still awaiting finalization and signatures. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 June 2026

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Noun

Higher fuel prices and transportation costs, along with the ratification of a new contract with its airline pilots that cost roughly $100 million, were the main culprits.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
The city attorney will finalize the formal contract for future council ratification.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of ratification

Noun

To buy their votes for the constitutional amendment (which needs 60% approval statewide), Tallahassee will use state tax dollars to subsidize those rural counties.

— Steve Geller, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
Raman said the police union was rewarding Bass in exchange for her approval of pay raises the city couldn’t afford.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of approval

Noun

Industry support When Corral’s exit from Movistar Plus was announced last year, there was an outpouring of anger, grief and concern from Spain’s creative community that is rarely afforded to a commissioning executive.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026
As the disease progresses, muscles deteriorate, limiting the ability to hold one’s head upright, sit without support, raise arms or even breathe.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of support

Noun

That inspired a late-breaking police union endorsement and a surge of corporate cash for McKinney, boosting him to a second-place finish and knocking out Feldstein Soto in a historic rout.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Carpenter has received endorsements from four of the five current Roseville City Council members, including Alvord.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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