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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
Real Housewives star Alexia Nepola and her ex-husband Todd may have finalized their divorce a year ago, but that doesn’t mean the two have completely cut ties.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
The rule finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency rescinded a 2009 government declaration known as the endangerment finding that determined carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases threaten public health and welfare.
—Todd Richmond, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
Updates were finalized and sales resumed three months later.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
The work on Weltman’s extension began as early as last summer and was finalized just before the Magic reached the semifinals of the NBA Cup in mid-December, the league source said.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
The rule finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency rescinded a 2009 government declaration known as the endangerment finding that determined carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases threaten public health and welfare.
—Todd Richmond, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
Updates were finalized and sales resumed three months later.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
The work on Weltman’s extension began as early as last summer and was finalized just before the Magic reached the semifinals of the NBA Cup in mid-December, the league source said.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalize
Verb
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TikTok followers watched along as Jessica Kayll, who designs colorful silk robes, finished painting her dress in the days leading up to the gala.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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But Embiid attempted only three more free throws for the rest of the game, finishing 8-of-9.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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The Florida Senate later approved the plan in a 21-17 vote.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Florida Legislature approved the new congressional map Wednesday.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The look was completed with pillow-like, puffy material around her feet and neck.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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To complete her dramatic look, Osaka’s hands were dipped in dripping red paint.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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The Twenty-Fifth Amendment, ratified in 1967, filled another gap, creating a formal process for presidential incapacitation and vice-presidential replacement.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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The three wrote the letters to help get the Constitution ratified.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Within minutes, the utility dispatched the nearest crew, which was 26 miles away, to confirm the lines were de-energized.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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Set one clear boundary today and confirm expectations so your commitments stay strong and manageable.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Finalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalize. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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