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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 sale of the single-family house in the 200 block of Cross Road in Oakland has been finalized.
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Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
The San Diego City Council unanimously finalized a deal Monday that slashes new trash fees for single-family homes starting next summer and eliminates paid parking in Balboa Park this December.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Rama said a formal environmental impact assessment would be made once the development plan has been finalized.
—Zana Cimili, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Before their divorce was finalized, Lenny announced his engagement to model Katharina Mazepa in July 2023, but the pair appear to have since broken up.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Following immense tabloid scrutiny and time apart, Andrew and Sarah separated in 1992, with their divorce also finalized in 1996.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
It’s been months since Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman finalized their divorce, and the Oscar-winning actress has been dominating red carpets left and right in revenge-style gowns.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 9 June 2026
The Financial Times reported that Anthropic has finalized a $35 billion debt deal with Apollo Global Management and Blackstone to help fund its artificial intelligence growth plans.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 9 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
Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
The San Diego City Council unanimously finalized a deal Monday that slashes new trash fees for single-family homes starting next summer and eliminates paid parking in Balboa Park this December.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Rama said a formal environmental impact assessment would be made once the development plan has been finalized.
—Zana Cimili, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Before their divorce was finalized, Lenny announced his engagement to model Katharina Mazepa in July 2023, but the pair appear to have since broken up.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Following immense tabloid scrutiny and time apart, Andrew and Sarah separated in 1992, with their divorce also finalized in 1996.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
It’s been months since Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman finalized their divorce, and the Oscar-winning actress has been dominating red carpets left and right in revenge-style gowns.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 9 June 2026
The Financial Times reported that Anthropic has finalized a $35 billion debt deal with Apollo Global Management and Blackstone to help fund its artificial intelligence growth plans.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 9 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalized
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Money often dried up once investors secured or completed their projects, while officials prioritized short-term achievements during their limited tenures.—
Reagan Yip,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The company successfully completed initial ground tests of a hybrid-electric version of its CT7 turboprop engine.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 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
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In Europe, Nokia shares finished more than 6% lower as part of the unwind in tech stocks, following several consecutive days of outsized gains for the sector.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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His immune system, no longer overwhelmed by runaway viral replication, then regained the upper hand and finished the virus off on its own.—
Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 June 2026
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Denver Art Museum Workers United ratified a historic bargaining agreement on Saturday, becoming the first museum workers in the State of Colorado to have a union contract.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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The court ruling led the grant to be rescinded, although Tesla shareholders ratified the plan a second time in 2024, and ultimately the Delaware Supreme Court reinstated the grant.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Officers later located the bear and confirmed there was no further danger before turning the investigation over to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, according to police.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The process for the return of Terrible’s to Primm kick-started May 5, when Affinity confirmed the closure of Primm Valley Casino Resorts.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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“Finalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalized. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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