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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
World Cup rosters have been finalized for every team in the event.
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Kellis Robinett, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
The negotiations aren’t yet finalized.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Anthropic informed the Commission of its decision over the weekend, but conditions are still being finalized.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The agreement, expected to be finalized by the end of the month, would run about 30 months and focus on identifying which segments could attract private investment and how those projects could be delivered.
—James Ward, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The report is based on responses by 258 private, nonprofit colleges last fall, meaning that its results should be regarded as preliminary since it was completed before final enrollment numbers and financial aid totals were finalized.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Brown will need to pass a physical in order for the deal to be finalized.
—Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade has not been finalized.
—CBS News, 1 June 2026
Plans for funeral services and a public celebration of life still are being finalized.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Kellis Robinett, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
The negotiations aren’t yet finalized.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Anthropic informed the Commission of its decision over the weekend, but conditions are still being finalized.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The agreement, expected to be finalized by the end of the month, would run about 30 months and focus on identifying which segments could attract private investment and how those projects could be delivered.
—James Ward, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The report is based on responses by 258 private, nonprofit colleges last fall, meaning that its results should be regarded as preliminary since it was completed before final enrollment numbers and financial aid totals were finalized.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Brown will need to pass a physical in order for the deal to be finalized.
—Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade has not been finalized.
—CBS News, 1 June 2026
Plans for funeral services and a public celebration of life still are being finalized.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalized
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Notably, the agency completed more than 85% of its internal affairs investigations within 180 days, a mark the department had struggled to reach in recent years.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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The Lexus Vaults, which were completed in December, include access for all events inside the arena.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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California air regulators approved a sweeping update of the state’s cap-and-invest program, tightening the pollution cap while reshaping how billions in climate dollars flow through communities and industry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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There has been no definitive word that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has approved a potential deal.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Steven finished the last of his tea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Golden State led by as much as 11 in the second quarter, but Indiana finished the half strong as both teams went into halftime tied at 44.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The ideology emerged at a 1980 youth congress in the Finnish city of Raŭma, where a faction of just under one hundred signatories ratified the Raŭma Manifesto.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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The move was ratified after a vote involving the 20 Premier League clubs voted back in October.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
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And, just for good measure, his campaign confirmed the identity of Talarico’s girlfriend after Texas outlet Current Revolt published her name despite the campaign’s requests of other newsrooms to do the opposite.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 June 2026
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During a brief press conference attended by Oregon Live, Sandy Police Chief Patrick Huskey confirmed that the officer was in stable condition and was expected to survive.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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“Finalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalized. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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