FINALIZATION Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

finalization

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as in ratification

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Recent Examples of finalization Among her responsibilities were the finalization of an economic development plan for the next four years and to implement the Local Development Program for the 145 Territories, an initiative to reduce regional inequalities in the country. —

Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026 There are also four topics awaiting finalization of draft recommendations, including the self-collection of human papillomavirus (HPV) testing for cervical cancer for the first time. —

Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026 By late 2025, multiple outlets reported that final regulations were being circulated internally, a strong signal that the reform is nearing finalization. —

James Broughel, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 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, 28 Jan. 2026 But the tight end was cut on finalization day before landing on the team’s practice squad to begin the year. —

Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 2 Jan. 2026 Chinese media described the test as a finalization trial, a step that typically precedes a weapon system’s transition into mass production or active service. —

Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025 But legal challenges from fossil fuel interests and their allies delayed the finalization of rules to rein in greenhouse gas pollution. —

Lauren Sommer, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025 The revisions would mark a notable shift, coming six years after the Shafter-to-Bakersfield alignment was approved and four years after finalization of the Bakersfield-to-Palmdale segment. —

Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025

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The union plans to hold a ratification vote between May 19 and May 21.

— William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Since bargaining began in January 2024, UC increased its proposal from roughly 25% total pay growth to more than 34% as of May 11, while adding a ratification bonus of up to $2,000 for eligible employees, according to a UC statement released earlier this week.

— Pat Maio, Oc Register, 14 May 2026