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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 exes, who were married for nearly 30 years, separated in 2023 and finalized their divorce in June 2025.
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Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 16 June 2026
The final tax levy determined when the budget is finalized in December cannot exceed that maximum.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 June 2026
Their divorce was finalized in January 2025.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 16 June 2026
The two parties reached a tentative agreement last month, and Johnston says a new agreement was finalized on June 11.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Newsom has already agreed to the penalty, although the agreement has not yet been finalized by the commission’s members.
—Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Their divorce was finalized in September 2020.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed the deal had been finalized and said it would be signed in Switzerland on Friday.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 June 2026
Before their divorce was finalized, Lenny announced his engagement to model Katharina Mazepa in July 2023, but the pair appear to have since broken up.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 16 June 2026
The final tax levy determined when the budget is finalized in December cannot exceed that maximum.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 June 2026
Their divorce was finalized in January 2025.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 16 June 2026
The two parties reached a tentative agreement last month, and Johnston says a new agreement was finalized on June 11.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Newsom has already agreed to the penalty, although the agreement has not yet been finalized by the commission’s members.
—Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Their divorce was finalized in September 2020.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed the deal had been finalized and said it would be signed in Switzerland on Friday.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 June 2026
Before their divorce was finalized, Lenny announced his engagement to model Katharina Mazepa in July 2023, but the pair appear to have since broken up.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalized
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After earning a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from North Carolina State University in 2015, Davis completed a master’s degree in space studies with a concentration in aerospace science from American Military University between 2018 and 2022.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Trump first pushed for the creation of the garden in 2020 through an executive order so that it could be completed by July 4, 2026.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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If approved, the contract would go into effect July 1 and run through June 30, 2030.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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The location was later approved to continue regular service after a follow-up inspection.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Bortoleto finished the sprint in 11th place but was later disqualified for exceeding the FIA’s maximum engine intake air pressure limit.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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They’re grilled then finished in the oven, rendering the skin crisp, and a little sticky.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Some countries have ratified the International Labour Organization’s Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, agreed in 1989, which contains this principle.—
Buket Altınçelep,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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The alliance of unions ratified their new contracts in March, putting an end to months of bargaining, accusations of bad faith and work stoppages.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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So, when West and Amanda confirmed it, I was stunned.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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As his promoter Hearn confirmed to The Athletic last week, Joshua’s contract states the bout must take place in the UK.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Finalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalized. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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