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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
Jennifer and Billie then return to Australia to finalize their affairs, only for Billie to return to Ireland alone after traveling across the globe, with Jennifer now missing.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 July 2025
These shows will occur in each of the 17 rings all three days from 8 a.m. to at least 2:30 p.m.
This schedule is not finalized yet, but it will be published here a week before the event.
—Liliana Fannin, jsonline.com, 17 July 2025
Pew's spring survey polled over 30,000 people from January 8 to April 26, before the United States joined Israel in attacking Iran's nuclear sites and while Trump's policy of tariffs had largely yet to be finalized.
—Robert Birsel
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
If a negotiation is finalized and the procedural vote passes on Wednesday night or early Thursday morning, the House could vote on the crypto legislation itself later this week.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2025
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 July 2025
These shows will occur in each of the 17 rings all three days from 8 a.m. to at least 2:30 p.m.
This schedule is not finalized yet, but it will be published here a week before the event.
—Liliana Fannin, jsonline.com, 17 July 2025
Pew's spring survey polled over 30,000 people from January 8 to April 26, before the United States joined Israel in attacking Iran's nuclear sites and while Trump's policy of tariffs had largely yet to be finalized.
—Robert Birsel
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
If a negotiation is finalized and the procedural vote passes on Wednesday night or early Thursday morning, the House could vote on the crypto legislation itself later this week.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalize
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The updates — which are being completed by the National Park Service and funded by the Trust for the National Mall — are expected to be finished by mid-August 2025.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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The Tour de France finished up Stage 16 on Tuesday with Valentin Paret-Peintre etching his name into the Tour, scooping up a victory in an emotional sprint to the finish.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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The commissioners almost always vote unanimously on agenda items at public meetings, from utility rates to approving new transmission lines.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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San Diego Unified approved a policy that generally bans cellphones in all schools and grade levels but allows high school students to use them at lunch and between classes.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Investigators are seeking permission to exchange information between the police department and medical examiner's office to complete the work.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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She was then stationed in San Diego to complete a one-year residency in general dentistry.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Has a top jockey in the irons, but can’t see him being ratified here.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Visual effects workers employed by Saturday Night Live have ratified their first union contract.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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Trump also polled the members of Congress present about firing Powell and received a positive response, Reuters later confirmed.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Martinez's family confirmed his identity, according to reporting by ABC13.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Finalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalize. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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