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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 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel will be updating this list as municipalities finalize their plans.
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Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Lua died in December 2023, after the couple’s divorce was finalized in 2022.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
How exactly the Celsius case will play out is unknown — a recent court filing suggests that Simmons and Kimora might have come to some sort of agreement that’s yet to be finalized — but at the very least, Simmons has tens of millions on the line.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
The suspension was finalized in 2022, when the Biden administration shrank the amount of land eligible for drilling, enabling leasing of up to 52% of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska for oil and gas exploration.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
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Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Lua died in December 2023, after the couple’s divorce was finalized in 2022.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
How exactly the Celsius case will play out is unknown — a recent court filing suggests that Simmons and Kimora might have come to some sort of agreement that’s yet to be finalized — but at the very least, Simmons has tens of millions on the line.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
The suspension was finalized in 2022, when the Biden administration shrank the amount of land eligible for drilling, enabling leasing of up to 52% of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska for oil and gas exploration.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalize
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In all, five Aztecs finished in double figures.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The wood-free Hyper Core composite walls are finished in automotive grade aluminum outer panels framed out via 11-gauge aluminum corner rails, protecting the trailer from low branches and flying debris.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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Rezonings are approved all the time.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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Beyond the major races, Democrats swept state Supreme Court contests in Pennsylvania and won ballot initiatives in Colorado and Maine, where voters approved gun safety measures and rejected stricter voter ID laws.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 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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Sor Juana’s verses confirm that venturing into the dating pool is always like stepping into a dark abyss.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Trump has confirmed what could be one of the largest mobilization strategies for the party-- a 'midterm convention' ahead of the 2026 races.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Finalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalize. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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