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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
Joey and Jesse Buss were controversially fired in a front office shake-up that occurred less than a month after the sale was finalized.
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Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The first phase of tariff refunds only covers requests for entries that CBP finalized within the past 80 days, though that process could take months to reach customers.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 12 May 2026
The Art Institute confirmed interest but said nothing is finalized.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
When the House settlement was finalized, those definitions were thought to concern boosters, collectives and others who use NIL as pretext for pay-to-play arrangements, meaning deals intended to direct an athlete to attend or remain at a particular college.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
Kerr still must sign his new deal, the person told The Associated Press on Saturday night, speaking on condition of anonymity because the contract must be finalized.
—Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
With the Queen Anne Inn acquisition now finalized, the Hajjars are preparing for a redevelopment phase that will update the property while reinforcing its heritage as a Chatham icon.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Even if the rule is finalized, the EPA would still have to take more steps before Americans see binding legal changes.
—Justin Zorn, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
White House officials signaled Monday that discussions remain preliminary, with no decisions on venue, format, or attendance finalized.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The first phase of tariff refunds only covers requests for entries that CBP finalized within the past 80 days, though that process could take months to reach customers.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 12 May 2026
The Art Institute confirmed interest but said nothing is finalized.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
When the House settlement was finalized, those definitions were thought to concern boosters, collectives and others who use NIL as pretext for pay-to-play arrangements, meaning deals intended to direct an athlete to attend or remain at a particular college.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
Kerr still must sign his new deal, the person told The Associated Press on Saturday night, speaking on condition of anonymity because the contract must be finalized.
—Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
With the Queen Anne Inn acquisition now finalized, the Hajjars are preparing for a redevelopment phase that will update the property while reinforcing its heritage as a Chatham icon.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Even if the rule is finalized, the EPA would still have to take more steps before Americans see binding legal changes.
—Justin Zorn, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
White House officials signaled Monday that discussions remain preliminary, with no decisions on venue, format, or attendance finalized.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalized
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The building underwent a multiyear renovation completed in 2019 that added a dedicated visitor entrance, expanded exhibits about its construction and cultural legacy, and reconfigured observation areas to improve visitor flow.—
Bailey Berg,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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The annual competition is open to full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students who have completed an intermediate-level or final graduation film; Complete rules and a link to the online submission platform are available here.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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The state constitution required new districts before the 2026 election, because Republicans had approved the prior map without sufficient Democratic support after the last census.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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But she was forced to remove from the ordinance approved Thursday any mention of eligible transit stops.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The movie, which literally just finished post-production, arrived on tracking this morning.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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The Barons finished 25-8 last season, losing in the CIF San Diego Section Open Division championship game to rival Mater Dei Catholic 6-1, then falling to the Crusaders again, 5-4, in the SoCal Regional semifinals.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Last month, Hollywood writers officially ratified their newest contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, with more than 90% voting in favor of the deal.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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The motion was then ratified by the basketball oversight committees and the NCAA’s Division I Board of Directors and Board of Governors.—
Gary Bedore
May 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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Lamont Newell, a senior at Verbum Dei Jesuit High School, an all-boys high school in Los Angeles, committed to Columbia University this month, an achievement the university confirmed to ABC News.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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The Oscars confirmed today that O’Brien will host the upcoming 99th Academy Awards for the third consecutive time on March 14, 2027.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
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“Finalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalized. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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