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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
Bryant received credit for time spent in jail between his August 2025 arrest and the plea deal finalized four months later, records show.
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Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
The Dorgans were married in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, in 1992, and their divorce was finalized in 2021, according to court records.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
The Dorgans were married in Rehoboth, Massachusetts in 1992 and their divorce was finalized in 2021, according to court records.
—Eryn Dion, The Providence Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
The merger was finalized in August.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The deal is expected to be finalized in the coming months.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
Once it is finalized, residents will be able to view specialty plate options on in-office monitors or directly on mobile devices.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
A week after Frank Reich became offensive coordinator, Gang Green coach Aaron Glenn finalized his offensive staff.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Extensions of the taxiway and an access road are expected to be done by the end of the year, but the actual designs of the vertiport aren’t finalized.
—Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
The Dorgans were married in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, in 1992, and their divorce was finalized in 2021, according to court records.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
The Dorgans were married in Rehoboth, Massachusetts in 1992 and their divorce was finalized in 2021, according to court records.
—Eryn Dion, The Providence Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
The merger was finalized in August.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The deal is expected to be finalized in the coming months.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
Once it is finalized, residents will be able to view specialty plate options on in-office monitors or directly on mobile devices.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
A week after Frank Reich became offensive coordinator, Gang Green coach Aaron Glenn finalized his offensive staff.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Extensions of the taxiway and an access road are expected to be done by the end of the year, but the actual designs of the vertiport aren’t finalized.
—Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalized
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Almost as soon as it’s completed, this intricate system becomes invisible forever when the foundation and then the building itself are placed over it, leaving no room for errors.—
Vanessa Bates Ramirez,
Scientific American,
18 Feb. 2026
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Taking over in relief after a shaky start from Jason Flores and an effective spell from Ethan Walker, Cozart completed four innings of one-run ball while striking out four Cardinals.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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Nearly 75% of Venezuelans surveyed said the Latin American nation is moving in the right direction, and even supporters of former President Nicolás Maduro overwhelmingly approved of recent changes.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Once approved and settled, three elderly neighbors from the lower floor will turn their lives upside down.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Ilia Malinin, the overwhelming favorite heading into the Olympics, struggled in the free skate and finished eighth overall.—
Alice Fang,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Malek finished the game with eight points and three assists.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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According to the union, 87% of nurses at Mount Sinai ratified their new contract, while 96% did so at Mount Sinai Morningside and 86% followed suit at Montefiore.—
John Dias,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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In general, any agreements to end a war must be signed by the presidents, and then they must either be ratified by parliaments or through a referendum.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Patriots have named Zak Kuhr their new defensive coordinator, a source confirmed to the Herald.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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Crews confirmed the animal was injured and turned it over to the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter for treatment, fire officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Finalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalized. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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