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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 value of a company tied to a secondary share sale is separate from the traditional private market valuation set when a startup completes a new round of funding.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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This move also ensures that Huska will be under contract once the team completes its move to Scotia Place, projected to be ready in 2027.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The commission, comprising 17 voting members, selects a preferred candidate, whom the Prime Minister then approves.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Each fiscal year, Congress approves funding for federal agencies.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Venus finishes its run in Virgo in your partnership sector, highlighting what balance and reciprocity really feel like.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
5 Oct. 2025
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Click Relaunch when the update finishes.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Terms of the agreement won’t be made public until after the union ratifies the contract and the board reviews it, the statement said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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The first release of The Athletic’s Heisman Trophy straw poll confirms the intrigue involved in a Week 7 Big Ten matchup of undefeated teams led by breakout transfer quarterbacks.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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This confirms ongoing speculation that, after the exit of Kim Jones from his role as artistic director of haute couture, ready-to-wear and fur collections for women in October last year, more changes could be taking place at the brand.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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