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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
As noted, the Gates Grom belt drive conversion kit (and possibly additional kits for other motorcycles) is still being finalized for production specifications and pricing.
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William Roberson, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Speaking to reporters, Trump said a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas could be finalized soon.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Legal teams for the U.S. and Qatari governments are now saying a deal for a $4 billion luxury jet to be used as Air Force One is not finalized, according to the The Washington Post.
—Alexx Altman-Devilbiss, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2025
Pitt Doesn’t Think His Drawn-Out Divorce From Angelina Jolie Was ‘That Major of a Thing’
The exes finalized their divorce at the end of last year.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 29 May 2025
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William Roberson, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Speaking to reporters, Trump said a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas could be finalized soon.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Legal teams for the U.S. and Qatari governments are now saying a deal for a $4 billion luxury jet to be used as Air Force One is not finalized, according to the The Washington Post.
—Alexx Altman-Devilbiss, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2025
Pitt Doesn’t Think His Drawn-Out Divorce From Angelina Jolie Was ‘That Major of a Thing’
The exes finalized their divorce at the end of last year.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 29 May 2025
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If one or more teams are level at the end of the group stage, their finishing position will be determined by points obtained in the matches between the sides in question, not goal difference, like at the World Cup.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Either way, finish the process by wiping the area down with clean water and drying with a towel to remove any remaining moisture.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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To go before voters, the levy would first need to be approved by the City Council.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
5 June 2025
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The result will be a 20-year master plan to be approved later this year by the NICTD board of directors.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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However, Reuters reports that Egyptian transport minister Kamel al-Wazir recently told a conference in Egypt that the planning stage for a bridge between Egypt and Saudi Arabia has been completed, and that his country is ready to implement it at any time.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
6 June 2025
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The addition, which will supply A50 models to North American buyers, is expected to be completed this summer.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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This arms race between the U.S. in China is especially concerning given that there is no bilateral arms control agreement, and alongside Russia, neither country has ratified the 1996 Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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In doing so, TMC has sought support from the one country which has not ratified UNCLOS: the United States.—
Victor Vescovo,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Lily Wang, a product manager for the brand, confirmed that the home can also include solar panels and a rainwater harvesting system.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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By 1946, romance rumors started to swirl about the pair, and on July 9, 1947, they were confirmed when the two announced their engagement, and were married on Nov. 20 that same year.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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“Finalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalize. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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