Synonyms of finalized

finalized

verb

past tense of finalize

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• completed
• finished
• consummated
• perfected
• polished
• accomplished
• fulfilled
• executed
• got through
• did
• achieved
• improved
• effected
• amended
• performed
• stuck out
• refined
• carried out
• enhanced
• ameliorated
• enriched
• discharged
• carried through
• machined
• followed through (with)
• meliorated
• bettered
• rounded (off or out)
• shone
• touched up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dropped
• abandoned
• discontinued
• quit
• deserted
• forsook

2

as in approved

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory

the bank won't finalize the loan before Tuesday because of the holiday

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approved
• ratified
• confirmed
• accepted
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• authorized
• formalized
• signed
• acknowledged
• warranted
• accredited
• cleared
• homologated
• affirmed
• approbated
• validated
• certified
• blessed
• passed
• permitted
• enabled
• licensed
• initialed
• OK'd
• sanctified
• allowed
• legalized
• rubber-stamped
• canonized
• reapproved
• signed off (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denied
• rejected
• vetoed
• declined
• disapproved
• disallowed
• prohibited
• turned down
• banned
• enjoined
• forbade
• ignored
• proscribed
• negatived
• disregarded
• refused
• neglected
• overlooked
• interdicted
• rebuffed
• illegalized
• rebutted
• spurned

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of finalized

During Engelbert’s tenure, the WNBA has experienced record TV ratings and robust attendance, with a lucrative media rights deal being finalized this year and plans in place for expansion to 18 teams by 2030. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

If the school board approves the closure plan, new attendance boundaries will likely be proposed to the school board in December and finalized in January, according to the press release. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

The regulations, if finalized, would apply to taxable years beginning on or after May 31, 2027. — Greg Iacurci,jessica Dickler, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

The sale, which won’t be finalized until the first quarter of 2027, is the richest transaction in Major League Baseball history. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

The companies are also exploring a broader arrangement that could eventually double the collaboration to 18 GWh, although the additional capacity has not yet been finalized. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026

The pair announced their separation in 2017 and finalized their divorce in 2019. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Fergie and Duhamel finalized their divorce in November 2019 and have continued to co-parent their only child since. — Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026

The Falcons have finalized their initial 53-man roster at the end of coach Kevin Stefanski and general manager Ian Cunningham’s first offseason. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026