Synonyms of finalizes

finalizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of finalize

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• completes
• finishes
• consummates
• perfects
• fulfills
• accomplishes
• executes
• gets through
• does
• polishes
• achieves
• improves
• performs
• refines
• sticks out
• enhances
• amends
• effects
• follows through (with)
• enriches
• carries out
• ameliorates
• shines
• carries through
• discharges
• machines
• rounds (off or out)
• betters
• meliorates
• touches up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abandons
• drops
• quits
• discontinues
• forsakes
• deserts

2

as in approves

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory

the bank won't finalize the loan before Tuesday because of the holiday

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approves
• ratifies
• confirms
• accepts
• endorses
• authorizes
• formalizes
• acknowledges
• sanctions
• accredits
• clears
• OKs
• warrants
• signs
• affirms
• certifies
• approbates
• homologates
• blesses
• validates
• enables
• permits
• passes
• sanctifies
• legalizes
• allows
• licenses
• initials
• canonizes
• rubber-stamps
• signs off (on)
• reapproves

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denies
• rejects
• disapproves
• prohibits
• disallows
• declines
• forbids
• vetoes
• turns down
• ignores
• enjoins
• bans
• proscribes
• disregards
• refuses
• neglects
• negatives
• overlooks
• spurns
• rebuffs
• interdicts
• illegalizes
• rebuts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of finalizes

The ban will be lifted once the state finalizes those standards, according to Hochul's office. — Jasper Ward, USA Today, 14 July 2026

The precise amount going back to players will not be known for several months, as the league finalizes its accounting. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 13 July 2026

The United States is currently projected to face Ivory Coast in the World Cup Round of 32 on July 1 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, though its opponent will not be official until FIFA finalizes the table of the eight best third-place teams. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026

Trump is expected to return his attention to Ukraine once the United States finalizes a peace deal with Iran. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026

But those dollars are in limbo until the city finalizes its new master plan. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026

Walke said that if the EPA finalizes the rollback now, the NRDC would plan to challenge it in court. — ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026

Recent deals in the shaky apartment market for Oakland might help shove property values lower in the coming weeks as the Alameda County Assessor’s Office finalizes its latest guesses for property values in its jurisdiction. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026

Advocating for land reforms Organization The CPI(M)’s highest authority is the All-India Party Congress, which finalizes the overall political strategy of the party and elects the Central Committee. — Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Apr. 2026