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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 divorce was finalized in February 2024.
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Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
While Braun’s new deal was finalized before Monday’s rookie extension deadline, teammate Peyton Watson, the team’s 30th overall selection in the same 2022 draft, was not expected to reach an agreement before the cutoff, according to league sources.
—Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
When the acquisition is finalized in 2026, Trio House will officially launch the Red Dragonfly imprint.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Fisher and Taylor got married in 1959, mere hours after Fisher's divorce was finalized.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
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Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
While Braun’s new deal was finalized before Monday’s rookie extension deadline, teammate Peyton Watson, the team’s 30th overall selection in the same 2022 draft, was not expected to reach an agreement before the cutoff, according to league sources.
—Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
When the acquisition is finalized in 2026, Trio House will officially launch the Red Dragonfly imprint.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Fisher and Taylor got married in 1959, mere hours after Fisher's divorce was finalized.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalize
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The Rockets, who surprisingly finished second in the West behind Oklahoma City last season, were dealt a tough blow over the summer, though, when point guard Fred VanVleet was lost for the season to a torn ACL suffered during a voluntary workout.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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The benchmark index is on track to finish 2025 almost 15% higher.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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Jeri said the measure, starting just after midnight and approved by the Council of Ministers, authorizes the deployment of the armed forces alongside the police to maintain public order.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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At that time, voters approved extending a capital-improvement property tax at the current rate to fund six categories of projects, including a new Little Rock District Court facility.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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In order to close the youth facilities, new youth facilities in Madison and Milwaukee will have to be completed.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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At one point in the third quarter, Daniels scrambled against a blitz, stopped to throw, then retreated again 14 yards behind the line of scrimmage and completed a pass while getting crushed to the ground.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Oct. 2025
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Actors’ Equity reached a tentative agreement with the League Saturday over a new contract, as part of a mediation session, and members are set to vote whether to ratify the agreement in the coming days.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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All the tentative agreements still need to be ratified by union members.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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But local journalists confirmed the video was of agents detaining a protester.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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United later confirmed the pilot sustained only minor injuries.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Finalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalize. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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