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as in completed
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 approved
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 finalized
The mission architecture, like much of NASA's exploration portfolio, is not yet finalized.
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2026
In October, OpenAI finalized an agreement with regulators that left the nonprofit's board in charge of its for-profit business but eased the way for investors and the company to profit from its technologies.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Jesús Luzardo this month finalized a $135 million, five-year contract that starts in 2027.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Once the decision was finalized, Schumaker was able to deliver the good news.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The jury will be finalized around mid-April.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s divorce has already been finalized, and the two have been living separate lives for a while.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Mar. 2026
Multiple sources familiar with the situation told ABC News this strategy will be in place at 14 airports across the country, though that number could change because plans are still being finalized.
—Christian Flores, Baltimore Sun, 23 Mar. 2026
The Cubs also finalized their opening-day pitching staff Monday by optioning right-hander Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa and informing right-hander Ben Brown that he will be used out of the bullpen.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Mike Wall, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2026
In October, OpenAI finalized an agreement with regulators that left the nonprofit's board in charge of its for-profit business but eased the way for investors and the company to profit from its technologies.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Jesús Luzardo this month finalized a $135 million, five-year contract that starts in 2027.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Once the decision was finalized, Schumaker was able to deliver the good news.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The jury will be finalized around mid-April.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s divorce has already been finalized, and the two have been living separate lives for a while.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Mar. 2026
Multiple sources familiar with the situation told ABC News this strategy will be in place at 14 airports across the country, though that number could change because plans are still being finalized.
—Christian Flores, Baltimore Sun, 23 Mar. 2026
The Cubs also finalized their opening-day pitching staff Monday by optioning right-hander Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa and informing right-hander Ben Brown that he will be used out of the bullpen.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalized
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Construction is intended to start this summer to be completed later in the year.—
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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The processing of deliveries began in early March and was expected to be completed by the end of the month, officials said.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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Owens made the case that under the stadium incentive package approved by lawmakers in 2024 and the tentative STAR bond agreement negotiated by Toland on behalf of the state, rejecting the sports authority bill would only give the executive branch more control over the project.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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The deal must still be approved by a judge.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Ciriaco finished second in the Olympic category and fourth in the traditional event in the 119-pound weight class at the 3A state championship.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Cubs finished 4-for-19 with runners in scoring position and left nine on base.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Members of the Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement that goes into effect immediately, the shipyard said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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That last contract, ratified in 2023, expired last summer, and the new one comes after a year of bargaining.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The National Weather Service confirmed on Tuesday that 12 tornadoes were produced across Illinois and northern Indiana during a series of severe storms earlier this month.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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War Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed last week that the Pentagon is seeking at least $200 billion in additional federal funding for the Iran war.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Finalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalized. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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