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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
Prior to his death, Sid and Killian were finalizing two books recounting his life and career prior to his death, his spokesperson tells PEOPLE.
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Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
The need to shift money comes as state lawmakers have yet to finalize a budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, which begins July 1.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
The 2015 nuclear agreement took almost two years to be finalized, Gerges noted, and that was not sealed during a war.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 12 Apr. 2026
The San Diego Housing Commission, also facing a budget crunch, recently finalized a round of layoffs.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
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Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
The need to shift money comes as state lawmakers have yet to finalize a budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, which begins July 1.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
The 2015 nuclear agreement took almost two years to be finalized, Gerges noted, and that was not sealed during a war.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 12 Apr. 2026
The San Diego Housing Commission, also facing a budget crunch, recently finalized a round of layoffs.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalize
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Up next Both teams finish the regular season at home on Wednesday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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English finished tied for 30th (-1), while Harmon finished tied for 33rd (+1).—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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The bill also approves a request for a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreement.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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If passed, the moratorium would temporarily stop the Legislature from accepting, processing and approving rezoning applications and site plans for data centers in the county.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Staff also help returners complete their financial aid application and check in regularly to keep them on track.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Once completed, the $5 million acquisition will ensure the theater has a permanent home, a place where skateboarding clowns and leek-haired onions can continue to frolic and dance for decades to come.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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The deal was unanimously ratified by the WNBA Board of Governors and approved through a players’ vote.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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The contract agreement, a year longer than a typical three-year deal, must be approved by the guild’s board and members before it is ratified.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Investigators are working to determine whether Saturday's deadly shooting in Beaver Falls is related to shots fired in Aliquippa at Valley Terrace on Monday night, Beaver County District Attorney Nate Bible confirmed.—
Jennifer Borrasso,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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His decision to plead guilty was confirmed by three people familiar with it.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Finalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalize. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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