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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
New Delhi Reuters — India and the European Union have finalized a long pending landmark trade deal, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, as the two sides seek to hedge against fickle ties with the US.
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CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Sajjad Hussain | Afp | Getty Images India and the European Union have finalized a trade deal that would remove or reduce tariffs on more than 90% of goods traded between the two.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
The pact hasn’t been finalized, but sources peg the sales price in the seven-figure range.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
India has finalized a free-trade pact with the European Union, which is seen as a countermeasure to US trade policies and is expected to benefit India.
—Josh Wingrove, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Winning contracts are always paid out as a full dollar once the outcome is finalized.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The mediation agreement, which builds on but contains key changes from a prior arrangement hashed out last November between Fairview and M Physicians alone, is expected to be finalized by a vote of the U’s Board of Regents on Friday.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2026
Deadline understands that work on the Italian tax credit is ongoing at government level and that reforms are still being finalized with potential for adjustments.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
The trade was announced after New York finalized a $126 million, three-year contract with Bo Bichette, a two-time All-Star shortstop who is moving to third base with the Mets.
—CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Sajjad Hussain | Afp | Getty Images India and the European Union have finalized a trade deal that would remove or reduce tariffs on more than 90% of goods traded between the two.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
The pact hasn’t been finalized, but sources peg the sales price in the seven-figure range.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
India has finalized a free-trade pact with the European Union, which is seen as a countermeasure to US trade policies and is expected to benefit India.
—Josh Wingrove, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Winning contracts are always paid out as a full dollar once the outcome is finalized.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The mediation agreement, which builds on but contains key changes from a prior arrangement hashed out last November between Fairview and M Physicians alone, is expected to be finalized by a vote of the U’s Board of Regents on Friday.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2026
Deadline understands that work on the Italian tax credit is ongoing at government level and that reforms are still being finalized with potential for adjustments.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
The trade was announced after New York finalized a $126 million, three-year contract with Bo Bichette, a two-time All-Star shortstop who is moving to third base with the Mets.
—CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalized
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While victory over Kairat on Wednesday completed a perfect Champions League league phase campaign in which Arsenal won eight from eight, recent performances in the Premier League have made everyone around the North London club edgy.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors decided not to charge her with a misdemeanor, noting Durand completed forty hours of community service and a theft awareness class.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The deal approved Friday appeared to resolve that tension.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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In mid-May, the council approved a three-year contract capped at $900,000.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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But Manning finished his career with an 117-117 overall record with the Giants, eventually replaced by Daniel Jones, whom the team drafted to be the next great franchise quarterback.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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After the canals were finished, many settled in Mexicali and started restaurants and other small businesses in La Chinesca (Chinatown).—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The United States has not ratified the convention but generally treats its provisions as customary law.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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The win came after the 30-team ECHL and its players’ union ratified a new five-year collective-bargaining agreement.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Jan. 2026
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The person was taken to a hospital with critical injuries after the shooting, local officials confirmed.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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Bill Belichick was not voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, a league source confirmed to The Athletic on Tuesday, and folks around the NFL are shocked.—
Amos Morale III,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Finalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalized. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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