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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
That plan has not yet been finalized or made public.
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Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Its curators said their proposal for the pavilion was finalized in January, two months before the government announced its move to adopt more metal scaffolding in construction.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Selena Gomez's wedding guest list may not be finalized, but there are already some non-negotiables.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Our legislation is going to be finalized very soon.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Two years before the Rule was finalized in 1944, the Supreme Court made unfavorable (unpublished) comments about a draft proposal permitting the government to take pretrial depositions.
—Robert Anello, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Their split was finalized in May 2024.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
The league has not finalized the format.
—Jenna West, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Though the bill is yet to be finalized, the orbital station is cast as the linchpin of sustainable exploration to enable longer stays, partner investment and cislunar monitoring.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Its curators said their proposal for the pavilion was finalized in January, two months before the government announced its move to adopt more metal scaffolding in construction.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Selena Gomez's wedding guest list may not be finalized, but there are already some non-negotiables.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Our legislation is going to be finalized very soon.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Two years before the Rule was finalized in 1944, the Supreme Court made unfavorable (unpublished) comments about a draft proposal permitting the government to take pretrial depositions.
—Robert Anello, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Their split was finalized in May 2024.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
The league has not finalized the format.
—Jenna West, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Though the bill is yet to be finalized, the orbital station is cast as the linchpin of sustainable exploration to enable longer stays, partner investment and cislunar monitoring.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalized
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If a move can’t be completed in under two minutes, break it down until the next click is obvious.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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When under pressure this season, Robertson completed just two of his seven attempts for 13 yards and three interceptions.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Smith replied that private schools must submit renewal packets every year before they are approved to continue participation in the accounts program, and that the agency compares the new tuition rates against the older rates.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Rogaine is one of the most popular over-the-counter products powered by minoxidil—not to mention FDA-approved—at a high concentration crafted into a foam that can be integrated into your hair-care regimen with ease.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 2006, Hilleary sought the GOP Senate nomination in Tennessee but finished third.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Animal Crossing decompilation community had just finished reverse-engineering the game's source code, providing readable C instead of PowerPC assembly.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By the end of the novel, that opening line has been both called into question and ratified.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Drivers and budtenders at Ascend Cannabis Provisions in Grand Rapids ratified their first contract with Teamsters Local 406 two years ago.—
Adrienne Roberts,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers confirmed a number of investigations were underway into the incident, including an Independent Police Conduct Authority investigation, Coronial enquiries, and a Critical Incident Review.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The 200-acre campus, now called Aspiria, is a contender for a potential Royals ballpark after the team confirmed that an affiliate purchased the mortgage of the campus in the spring, giving the team some financial leverage over the site.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Finalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalized. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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