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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
Global sent a letter to MassDOT late last week urging them to hold off on finalizing the contract over what was apparently shown in the texts.
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Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
The artwork is currently being finalized, and the group is working through the necessary legal steps to ensure the track can officially be released.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Trump suggested the deal would be finalized within the next 30 to 45 days, CNBC reported.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
Ballerini entered into the relationship just two months after her divorce from Australian country-music star Morgan Evans was finalized in November 2022.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
The artwork is currently being finalized, and the group is working through the necessary legal steps to ensure the track can officially be released.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Trump suggested the deal would be finalized within the next 30 to 45 days, CNBC reported.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
Ballerini entered into the relationship just two months after her divorce from Australian country-music star Morgan Evans was finalized in November 2022.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalize
Verb
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After recording the second out of the inning, the right-hander was unable to finish the frame.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Both judges advised Elaine to finish her movements completely.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The United States has approved the potential sale of F-16 fighter jets to Peru to support the South American country's counternarcotics and counterterrorism operations.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Despite being used frequently in cosmetics, Crodafos CES had to first be tested and approved by the FDA to make it onto the Inactive Ingredient Database.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Chambliss has completed 19 of 25 passes for 319 yards in his first start since transferring from the Division II level.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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Renovation of the west wing, which includes the dining hall, kitchen and clinic offices, was completed over the summer.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The council also ratified a $100,000 donation previously earmarked for immigrant aid.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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Producers and engineers at the company just ratified their first three-year collective bargaining agreement.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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Senate Republicans typically confirm nominees based on the White House’s priority levels.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Researchers from the Center for Whale Research, SeaDoc Society and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance confirmed the female calf was deceased, with its umbilical cord still attached when spotted in Rosario Strait near the San Juan Islands.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Finalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalize. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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