finalize

verb

ˈfī-nə-ˌlīz How to pronounce finalize (audio)
Definition of finalizenext
1
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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2
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 Pitt and Jolie would eventually split as well in 2016 and finalize a tumultuous divorce in 2024. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Bobrovsky’s hope didn’t truly run out until Florida swung a trade for Jacob Markstrom, a deal that was finalized early Tuesday afternoon. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026 This would see a payment of 25 cents a ​share — roughly $650M in total — for shelled out to investors for every quarter the takeover does not finalize beyond Q3. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 July 2026 Cherokee language experts are finalizing a name for the center. — Sarah Liese, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for finalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalize
  1. finish
  2. approve
  3. complete
  4. ratify
  5. confirm
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  • That was a 2019 Bahamas Bowl loss in Will Healy’s first season at Charlotte, which finished 7-6 for the 49ers’ lone winning season since elevating to the FBS in 2015.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • His youngest daughter is now among the six candidates in the special election that will decide who finishes his term.
    — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of finish
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  • The board unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Hilda Solis, directing county attorneys to send a letter to Lineage Logistics outlining a list of demands and requirements, and asking that the company respond within 48 hours.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 8 July 2026
  • For reasons that remain unclear, he was subsequently approved to be moved in with other detainees.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of approve
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  • The RoamRest 6-in RV queen mattress is located behind and above the dinette, completing a cozy two-person layout.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
  • Nothing matters more right now than completing demolition and cleanup as quickly and safely as possible to protect the health and safety of Boyle Heights and East LA.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 8 July 2026
Definition of complete
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  • China ratified the protocols in 1987, pledging not to test nuclear weapons within the zone or threaten to use them against signatories with territory in the region.
    — Huizhong Wu, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • There's no realistic way that a constitutional amendment that controversial — which requires two-thirds approval from both chambers and three-fourths of the states to ratify — could pass in this Congress.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of ratify
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  • There were 55 wolves confirmed alive and nine wolf packs by the end of 2025, according to Fish and Wildlife’s annual wolf report.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Her parents, Mariano and Beatriz, confirmed the heartbreaking news to TMZ and shared a poignant tribute on Instagram, describing her death as a total shock and unexpected.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of confirm

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