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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of finalize
Prior to his death, Sid and Killian were finalizing two books recounting his life and career prior to his death, his spokesperson tells PEOPLE.
—
Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
The need to shift money comes as state lawmakers have yet to finalize a budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, which begins July 1.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
The 2015 nuclear agreement took almost two years to be finalized, Gerges noted, and that was not sealed during a war.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 12 Apr. 2026
The San Diego Housing Commission, also facing a budget crunch, recently finalized a round of layoffs.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for finalize
Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
The need to shift money comes as state lawmakers have yet to finalize a budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, which begins July 1.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
The 2015 nuclear agreement took almost two years to be finalized, Gerges noted, and that was not sealed during a war.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 12 Apr. 2026
The San Diego Housing Commission, also facing a budget crunch, recently finalized a round of layoffs.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for finalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalize
Verb
-
Up next Both teams finish the regular season at home on Wednesday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
-
English finished tied for 30th (-1), while Harmon finished tied for 33rd (+1).—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The bill also approves a request for a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreement.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
-
If passed, the moratorium would temporarily stop the Legislature from accepting, processing and approving rezoning applications and site plans for data centers in the county.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Staff also help returners complete their financial aid application and check in regularly to keep them on track.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
-
Once completed, the $5 million acquisition will ensure the theater has a permanent home, a place where skateboarding clowns and leek-haired onions can continue to frolic and dance for decades to come.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
It also must be ratified by membership.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
-
Writers Guild of America East members at CBS News 24/7 have ratified a three-year contract, with salary increases and AI protections.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Later, disciplined Saturn conjoins the Moon, reminding us to honor limits, confirm expectations, and be as reasonable as possible in this ever-shifting world.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
-
However, the company confirmed the leaking line was installed in the early 1970s — the same era as the pipe involved in the fatal 1997 blast.—
Lexi Salazar,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Finalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalize. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
