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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
Diana married Prince Charles in 1981, while Sarah married Andrew in 1986; both women separated from their husbands in 1992 and finalized their divorces in 1996.
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
The Iran nuclear deal, formally the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, was finalized in 2015, during the Obama administration.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Ross to sell 1 percent Lin Bin and Dolphins owner Stephen Ross have agreed in principle to a deal (not yet finalized) for the Chinese-American billionaire to buy 1 percent of the Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium, the F-1 race and everything that falls under the Dolphins parent company umbrella.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
The divorce was finalized in September 2022, according to Bexar County records, which indicate the couple’s two sons are now 9 and 12 years old.
—Peggy O'Hare, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
But the festival said that because the juror selection process had already been finalized, the juror at issue could not be removed ahead of the festival, which runs through March 15.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
The Braves will provide an update on availability and channel locations as distributor deals are finalized.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Denver spoke to Zimmer about a potential senior-advisor role on staff, but nothing’s been finalized, the source said.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
The biggest concern for the Cowboys is making sure Pickens is finalized at some point this offseason because of his goal of getting a long-term contract.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
The Iran nuclear deal, formally the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, was finalized in 2015, during the Obama administration.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Ross to sell 1 percent Lin Bin and Dolphins owner Stephen Ross have agreed in principle to a deal (not yet finalized) for the Chinese-American billionaire to buy 1 percent of the Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium, the F-1 race and everything that falls under the Dolphins parent company umbrella.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
The divorce was finalized in September 2022, according to Bexar County records, which indicate the couple’s two sons are now 9 and 12 years old.
—Peggy O'Hare, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
But the festival said that because the juror selection process had already been finalized, the juror at issue could not be removed ahead of the festival, which runs through March 15.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
The Braves will provide an update on availability and channel locations as distributor deals are finalized.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Denver spoke to Zimmer about a potential senior-advisor role on staff, but nothing’s been finalized, the source said.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
The biggest concern for the Cowboys is making sure Pickens is finalized at some point this offseason because of his goal of getting a long-term contract.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalized
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In May 2025, Hermeus completed the first flight of its Quarterhorse Mk 1, a high-speed uncrewed aircraft designed to validate critical systems for future hypersonic operations.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Police didn't release any names, saying the process of formal identification and notification of next of kin hasn't been completed.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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California voters approved a similar measure last fall as a counterpoint to Republicans' unusual mid-cycle redistricting that began in Texas.—
MEG KINNARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius plans to cut about 263 jobs from the school district for the next school year, if her proposal is approved by the Milwaukee School Board at a special meeting March 9.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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James finished the game with 15,842 career field goals.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton finished as the top two candidates in the three-way Republican primary.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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On January 14, 1784, the Treaty of Paris was ratified—the nation’s first legal breath of freedom.—
Regina E. Mason,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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The board of trustees voted unanimously Thursday to approve the contract, after union members ratified it early last month.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Fed officials in their latest economic projections from December estimated just one rate cut for 2026, but investors widely expect Warsh to push for more if he’s confirmed by the Senate to succeed Chair Jerome Powell in May when his term at the helm of the central bank ends.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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That demonstration confirmed the drone could operate from naval platforms without traditional runways.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Finalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalized. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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