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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
Casually tucked at the end of an article about Demon Hunters merch was confirmation that Netflix had finalized a deal for a second movie with directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, as well as Sony (which originally developed KPop Demon Hunters).
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
In January 1989, the divorce was finalized.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
This wasn’t long after the divorce was finalized.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2025
The final details, however, are yet to be finalized.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2025
Talent deals are still being finalized, however.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
That design underwent over 20 revisions before it was finalized.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self has finalized his decision to redshirt just one player, former Oak Park High School standout guard Corbin Allen, during the 2025-26 season.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
If finalized, the deal would mark Mastercard’s largest move yet into the stablecoin sector.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
In January 1989, the divorce was finalized.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
This wasn’t long after the divorce was finalized.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2025
The final details, however, are yet to be finalized.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2025
Talent deals are still being finalized, however.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
That design underwent over 20 revisions before it was finalized.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self has finalized his decision to redshirt just one player, former Oak Park High School standout guard Corbin Allen, during the 2025-26 season.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
If finalized, the deal would mark Mastercard’s largest move yet into the stablecoin sector.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalized
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New York completed two blockbuster trades before the deadline, sending star cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Both companies have completed initial tests showing that their approaches work, at least in mice, and both have started tests in larger animals — pigs and monkeys — to see whether their gene therapies can work in larger animals.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Musk won’t necessarily get all of that money, or even a cent of it, if the package is approved.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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During Wednesday’s hearing, the judge approved a motion allowing defense attorneys for Cullum, Twombly and co-defendant Tifany Adams to access jail phone calls and text messages made by all five defendants in the case.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Eight teams will advance to the single-elimination knockout round – the winner of each of the six groups and two wild cards (the team from each conference with the best record in group play that finished second in its group).—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Vermillion collection is finished in certified carbon neutral facilities, verified by Climate Impact Partners.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty from 1996 was never fully ratified, and Moscow suspended participation in the bilateral US-Russia New START deal in 2023, which will expire in February.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Union members ratified the deal late Monday.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 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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The footwear brand confirmed to Footwear News that Taylor was wearing the Thom Solo Ankle Curve Boot in smooth black napa leather.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Finalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalized. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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