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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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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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The medications — including Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound — are approved for diabetes and obesity, and are used by millions of Americans.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Only 1 in 4 Americans approve of the strikes on Iran that killed the country's supreme leader Ali Khamenei, according to a Reuters/Ipsos survey published on March 2.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 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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It has been fully ratified, but not signed into the Constitution.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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In July 2024, the Duke University Press Workers Union ratified its first contract with the school, and almost a year later, in September 2025, the Duke Graduate Student Union followed suit, securing a historic contract of its own.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Fed officials in their latest economic projections from December estimated just one rate cut for 2026, but investors widely expect Warsh to push for more if he’s confirmed by the Senate to succeed Chair Jerome Powell in May when his term at the helm of the central bank ends.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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That demonstration confirmed the drone could operate from naval platforms without traditional runways.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Finalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalize. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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