finalized

past tense of finalize

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Recent Examples of finalized If finalized, people close to Al Nassr’s new owners say being part of a wider consortium would allow the team to cut costs and tap media and marketing partnerships with other RedBird and SMC portfolio companies. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Although several ideas are under discussion, People reported that no documentary has been finalized or confirmed. — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Miller and Moreno finalized their divorce last year but the two remain locked in a custody battle. — Lara Korte The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026 Originally, most people believed that the commission would only be discussing the recommendations of the most recent task force, which were finalized in August. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026 The next step once a contract is finalized is getting state regulatory approval, according to the city. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026 Pricing is still being finalized and should be available by month’s end, Simonini president Locke Landino told The Charlotte Observer. — Joe Marusak october 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026 While a formal agreement has yet to finalized, the hope is that the collaboration will be extended to include more Spanish films in the future. — Ed Meza, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026 On the Missouri side, the Kansas City Council finalized financing for a new Royals ballpark at Crown Center. — Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalized
Verb
  • Almost none has completed the reorganization that produces the compounding gains on the other side.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Kaplan previously worked at Tepper’s Appaloosa Management hedge fund and advised him on the Panthers acquisition completed in 2018.
    — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In low doses, the kratom plant is promoted as giving users greater alertness and physical energy but it is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for medical use.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Radiation safety authorities approved the initial STUK evaluation in August 2026, paving the way for the government to grant an operating license valid through 2070.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Kreiss-Tomkins, who was previously a state legislator, finished the state’s open primary race in August in the top spot, with another Democratic candidate, Tom Begich, in second place.
    — Chantelle Lee, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The Angels went 62-100 — the first 100-loss season in franchise history — and finished last in the AL West in their only season under Suzuki, who ended his 16-year major league playing career as a catcher for the Angels in 2021-22.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • To be ratified, the amendments need to only receive a majority of votes.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The three countries signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement in August, and Turkish officials say it is expected to be ratified by parliament in the coming days.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Only two human deaths have ever been confirmed by biologists.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In June, federal officials confirmed the first Texas case of New World screwworm in decades.
    — Robert Kelly, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Finalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalized. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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