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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 rule is subject to further review, including a 60-day public comment period, before it can be finalized.
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Sarah Agostino,stephanie Dhue,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
The World Cup field will be finalized Tuesday, and North Texas soccer fans will finally learn the last group stage matchup being played at AT&T Stadium, as well as the two teams who will make their base camps here throughout the monthlong tournament.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The 48-team field for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearly finalized, meaning soccer fans in the Dallas-Fort Worth area can plan accordingly.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
The Broncos have a variety of processes to finalize — some of which have yet to even begin — before putting shovels in the ground in 2027 at the 58-acre Burnham railyard site.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
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Sarah Agostino,stephanie Dhue,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
The World Cup field will be finalized Tuesday, and North Texas soccer fans will finally learn the last group stage matchup being played at AT&T Stadium, as well as the two teams who will make their base camps here throughout the monthlong tournament.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The 48-team field for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearly finalized, meaning soccer fans in the Dallas-Fort Worth area can plan accordingly.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
The Broncos have a variety of processes to finalize — some of which have yet to even begin — before putting shovels in the ground in 2027 at the 58-acre Burnham railyard site.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalize
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Passover always starts and finishes in the evening, but traditions can vary depending on geographical location.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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As my colleague Sam McDowell deftly summed up last week, Royals outfielders combined in 2025 to finish last in on-base percentage, 29th in OPS (on-base plus slugging), 29th in home runs and 30th in runs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The higher cost reflects additional safety features, including cable stays, steel beams and dual pylons, as well as a more conventional construction method approved by FDOT.—
Johane Saintil,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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As the Indian Land panhandle continues to fill in, transitioning once rural farmland into a bustling community, more new homes than ever are being approved in the middle and southern parts of the county.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Major renovations were completed in 2025, which saw the lobby and majority of the rooms upgraded, plus the addition of new restaurants including high-end Indian eatery Mahika.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Officials say the investigation remains ongoing and could take between 60 to 90 days to complete.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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What the Framers Actually Built The Constitution ratified in 1789 is a short, deliberately limited document.—
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Members of the Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement that goes into effect immediately, the shipyard said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Licata officially appointed as FWISD’s acting superintendent The Board of Managers unanimously voted to confirm Licata as the school district’s superintendent.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Perry's representative confirmed to USA TODAY on Tuesday that the workers were eventually allowed to hold onto the gift cards after confusion was cleared up.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Finalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalize. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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