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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
The Florida Legislature has not yet finalized the 2026 state budget.
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Susan Carr, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
In March, the city finalized its plan to use the settlement money, put in the Opioid Restitution Fund, to reduce fatal overdoses by 50% in 14 years.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
That means any rule — once finalized — could be subject to legal challenge.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
The sale of the single-family home in the 700 block of Sunset Drive in San Carlos has been finalized.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Susan Carr, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
In March, the city finalized its plan to use the settlement money, put in the Opioid Restitution Fund, to reduce fatal overdoses by 50% in 14 years.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
That means any rule — once finalized — could be subject to legal challenge.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
The sale of the single-family home in the 700 block of Sunset Drive in San Carlos has been finalized.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalize
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Well, the reality is, the job is not finished.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Over 19 seasons, Tomlin compiled a 193-114-2 regular-season record and never finished a single season with a losing record.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 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
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Among the stores are a couple in South Florida that were on last summer’s list that were not completed as planned in 2025.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Caltrans reopened northbound lanes of 19th Avenue in San Francisco early Monday morning, as crews completed the first of three weekend closures for repaving work.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 2026.
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