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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
On Monday morning, the Cowboys finalized a deal to acquire defensive end Rashan Gary from the Green Bay Packers in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
Last year, the Legislature didn’t finalize its budget until two weeks before the annual budget cycle ended because the House and Senate quarreled over how to close a $4 billion spending gap.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
The technical design review was completed in under 18 months, the formal application was accepted in May 2024, the safety evaluation was issued in December 2025, and the environmental impact statement was finalized in October.
—David Szondy
march 08, New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2026
According to her, the company moved too quickly to finalize the arrangement without allowing sufficient time for broader internal and public discussion about the implications.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
Last year, the Legislature didn’t finalize its budget until two weeks before the annual budget cycle ended because the House and Senate quarreled over how to close a $4 billion spending gap.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
The technical design review was completed in under 18 months, the formal application was accepted in May 2024, the safety evaluation was issued in December 2025, and the environmental impact statement was finalized in October.
—David Szondy
march 08, New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2026
According to her, the company moved too quickly to finalize the arrangement without allowing sufficient time for broader internal and public discussion about the implications.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalize
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Alajuelense returned the favor, beating LAFC 2-1 at BMO Stadium a week later, but that wasn’t enough to prevent the Black & Gold from continuing on the road to finishing runners-up to León.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Legislators craft viral moments for television and social media, sharpen partisan talking points and prepare for the next race long before the current term is finished.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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China approved a new set of ethnicity laws that critics say risks further eroding the rights of minorities.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Members voted 4-1 to approve a three-year permit with conditions that set minimum staffing levels, ban the housing of minors and provide for a city oversight committee.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Ducks completed a nine-game homestand, splitting the last four after winning the first five.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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How to achieve blurred nails Once her prep is complete, Novakovic completes her blurred nails using two thin coats of Manucurist Active Blur.—
Dominic Cadogan,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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The musicians voted unanimously in late April 2019 to ratify a contract that settled the matters.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Who will run the government, sign peace deals, ratify arms control agreements?—
Douglas J. Feith,
Washington Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Olympic and World figure skating champion Alysa Liu will headline a Stars On Ice performance that includes seven Olympic gold medalists at the Honda Center May 16, the tour confirmed Tuesday.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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Rochell’s signing was covered Monday, as a league source confirmed to The Observer that the depth piece in the secondary and special teams player was staying put.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Finalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalize. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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