finalized

past tense of finalize

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Recent Examples of finalized Luker filed for divorce in 1995, and their split was finalized in 2000. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Because divorce records in New York are sealed, the outlet could not confirm the exact date the divorce was finalized. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 26 Oct. 2026 The two candidates finalized the arguments of their campaigns on Saturday, as Lula marched along Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach, while Bolsonaro campaigned in a key battleground state. — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 25 Oct. 2026 Eduardo Bolsonaro’s trial has been finalized and earlier this month, Moraes issued a warrant for his arrest. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 Simonini president Locke Landino told The Charlotte Observer that pricing is still being finalized and should be available by month’s end. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026 Pricing could change by the time the debt is finalized, which is expected sometime next week. — Ellen Dimauro, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Production is underway on the series, with premiere date and distribution plans still being finalized. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 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
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
  • The agreements need to be ratified by union members and approved by the CSU Board of Trustees.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The three countries that have ratified the convention as of October 2026 — Vietnam, Qatar and Azerbaijan — did not stipulate any reservations.
    — Mary Lind, The Conversation, 21 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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