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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
Comcast, the parent of NBCUniversal, is expected to finalize the spin off of Versant sometime around the end of 2025.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
The two finalized their divorce in 1993 but continued to co-parent Nicole.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The Cardinals expect to finalize Marmol’s coaching staff for 2026 within the following weeks.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
But not all the details were spelled out at the time, and both sides have been in negotiations to finalize the deal, with tensions ramping up lately.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
The two finalized their divorce in 1993 but continued to co-parent Nicole.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The Cardinals expect to finalize Marmol’s coaching staff for 2026 within the following weeks.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
But not all the details were spelled out at the time, and both sides have been in negotiations to finalize the deal, with tensions ramping up lately.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
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To watch Lipe-Smith’s Caroline cuddle in bed watching TV on her iPad, or bopping around to JoJo Siwa, or pensively finishing a Popsicle while sitting beside her grandmother at a museum, is to have the sheer malevolence of our current administration and its adherents thrown into sharp relief.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Having finished the 14,000-foot peaks in Colorado and California’s Sierra Range — including Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the Lower 48 states at 14,500 feet — the next stop for the renowned Spanish endurance athlete is Mount Shasta in northern California, near the Oregon border.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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Tesla’s board just recommended that shareholders approve a trillion-dollar pay package to incentivize Musk to focus on Tesla.—
Senior Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Electronic Arts' Board of Directors has approved the acquisition, which is expected to be finalized in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Quarterback Dak Prescott completed 18 of 29 passes for 237 yards and four touchdowns.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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On a second-and-19, Herbert completed a pass to receiver Quentin Johnston over the middle for a conversion.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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It’s been reported Engelbert may be out after the WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement is ratified.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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It was reported not long after Collier’s press conference that Engelbert isn’t expected to be retained as commissioner once the new collective bargaining agreement is ratified.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Milwaukee rewarded him with a two-year, $11 million contract in July, and, with Damian Lillard gone, Porter is now the point guard, which was confirmed by Doc Rivers a few weeks ago.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Two people were struck and killed by a cargo train in Little River on Monday night, Miami Police and Fire Rescue confirmed.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Finalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalize. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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