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as in completes
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 approves
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 finalizes
That process will change once DHS finalizes the rule.
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Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The city council typically sets the maximum tax levy in September and finalizes the budget in December.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2025
Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The city council typically sets the maximum tax levy in September and finalizes the budget in December.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalizes
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The Last Class, set to reach an ever-wider audience with next Wednesday’s one-night-only event, touches with a wistful quality as Reich completes his final semester.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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More than a dozen other state legislatures have voted to keep the clocks in daylight saving time all year, if Congress approves.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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If the county approves Terra’s lease, Martin intends to preserve the Seaquarium name and construct a new aquarium on the site, without marine animals.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Then came one of the nuttiest finishes those who stayed will ever see.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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With the three goals and one assist on the night, Messi finishes the season with 29 goals and 19 assists in 28 games, one shy of Carlos Vela’s MLS record of 49 goal contributions.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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That most of the general population will raise no objections further ratifies that dismal conclusion.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
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The cessation of all fighting by the IDF and Hamas will go into effect after the Israel government ratifies the deal, according to an Israeli official.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
9 Oct. 2025
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As the new stands open throughout the season, Zavala confirms that the new food items will roll out over the next few months as the Ducks take to the ice.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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Data from cybersecurity firms increasingly confirms the worldview of the IlluminatiPirate.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Finalizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalizes. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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