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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
The prime minister said a formal environmental impact assessment has not started because the plan for the development has not been finalized.
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Zana Cimili,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Leighty informed trustees that the restaurauteur finalized a letter of intent and subsequently a lease to take over the vacant corner space within the Reserve at Hudson Crossing development.
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Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Because the Randle trade hasn’t been finalized, Jefferson can’t play for the Nets in Sacramento.
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C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
Taylor, who converted to Mormonism at the age of 16, was previously married to Clayton Wessel in 2020 before the pair finalized their divorce in 2025.
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Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Lauersdorf began the process, and it was finalized last year with the council vote.
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Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
If finalized, the purchase would more than quadruple ICE's current Taser arsenal, replacing about 4,300 devices in the field, according to the February notice.
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Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
The couple separated in 2016, but their divorce wasn't finalized until 2024.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
In addition, the trade between the Heat and Bucks can’t be finalized and made official until the NBA’s free agency moratorium is lifted on July 6 at noon.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Zana Cimili,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Leighty informed trustees that the restaurauteur finalized a letter of intent and subsequently a lease to take over the vacant corner space within the Reserve at Hudson Crossing development.
—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Because the Randle trade hasn’t been finalized, Jefferson can’t play for the Nets in Sacramento.
—
C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
Taylor, who converted to Mormonism at the age of 16, was previously married to Clayton Wessel in 2020 before the pair finalized their divorce in 2025.
—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Lauersdorf began the process, and it was finalized last year with the council vote.
—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
If finalized, the purchase would more than quadruple ICE's current Taser arsenal, replacing about 4,300 devices in the field, according to the February notice.
—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
The couple separated in 2016, but their divorce wasn't finalized until 2024.
—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
In addition, the trade between the Heat and Bucks can’t be finalized and made official until the NBA’s free agency moratorium is lifted on July 6 at noon.
—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalized
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The transaction was completed on May 11.
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Those planes were supposed to be completed for presidential use in 2022, but now are expected by 2028, the Air Force said.
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Payments will be issued after a form is approved and will go out by September, according to the settlement website.
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If approved by voters on the statewide ballot in November, the amendment would raise a cap on mandatory deposits into the rainy day fund from 10% to 20% of general fund revenue.
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The Netherlands finished third in 2014 and second — for the third time — in 2010.
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Soon after the renovation was finished, the water turned bright green from algae and pieces of the new coating began to float to the surface.
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The amendment was not ratified during the Civil War, but the efforts in both the North and South revealed how an existential political crisis pushed language of God into government.
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors also ratified a local emergency proclamation as well to expand community support, environmental monitoring and business recovery assistance.
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The destroyer commissioned Tuesday, the Choe Hyon, is expected to have anti-ship and land-attack missile capabilities, although neither can be confirmed to date, analysts said.
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The outlet also reported that, for now, no plans for a reunion between the king and his son have been confirmed.
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“Finalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalized. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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