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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
Bovino and his officers are expected to head to Charlotte, North Carolina, then continue to New Orleans, according to two of the officials, who stressed plans are still being finalized.
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Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
The rosters, which have not been finalized, will consist of Major League Baseball hopefuls with no guarantee of getting to the bigs.
—Denny Alfonso, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Aviation industry members applauded the Senate's progress toward ending the shutdown late Sunday, though a solution for the longest-ever such impasse hasn't been finalized.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
What Happens Next The Commerce Department is scheduled to finalize its anti-dumping review within 120 days of its September 4, 2025, preliminary finding, making a late December 2025 or January 2026 decision likely unless the deadline is extended.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
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Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
The rosters, which have not been finalized, will consist of Major League Baseball hopefuls with no guarantee of getting to the bigs.
—Denny Alfonso, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Aviation industry members applauded the Senate's progress toward ending the shutdown late Sunday, though a solution for the longest-ever such impasse hasn't been finalized.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
What Happens Next The Commerce Department is scheduled to finalize its anti-dumping review within 120 days of its September 4, 2025, preliminary finding, making a late December 2025 or January 2026 decision likely unless the deadline is extended.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalize
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The Islanders finished the night shooting 32% from the field, including 7% on 3-pointers.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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Making winning plays, finishing at the rim, and fighting his tail off defensively.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Nov. 2025
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The Fort Worth City Council unanimously approved a memorial marker agreement that will allow the Texas Department of Transportation to place signs honoring Nava along the section of Loop 820 between Interstate 35W and Marine Creek Parkway.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Nov. 2025
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According to the terms of the agreement approved by county commissioners, the Record will receive $300,000 and Meyer will receive $200,000.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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Mills and the Texans’ offense scored a touchdown on all three of their fourth-quarter drives, including the veteran quarterback capping a 14-play, 93-yard drive with a 14-yard run to complete the comeback and give Houston a 30-29 lead — its first of the game.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Despite the game-ending gaffe, Schakel had a strong day, completing 43 of 63 passes for 451 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.—
Alex Valdes,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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In 1788, when the Constitution was ratified, the new US governmental framework famously included a clause in its First Amendment to prevent any laws that infringed on the freedom of the press.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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The United States has also signed but not ratified the deal.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, in a bright spot for Sony, a sequel to the movie has already been confirmed, with Netflix reportedly providing the Japanese company a $15 million cash bonus for the first film’s performance.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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Family members confirmed to Sacramento television station KCRA that the man found at the apartment was McClintic.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Finalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalize. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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