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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
But those dollars are in limbo until the city finalizes its new master plan.
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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
Parents also want the ongoing contract dispute resolved before the district finalizes next school year's budget.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The publication finalizes the legal annulment of concessions for the Balboa and Cristobal terminals near the Panama Canal, which Panama Ports Company, a subsidiary of CK Hutchison, had operated for nearly three decades.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
In addition, this rule finalizes some of the amendments that were proposed on January 16, 2025, to fix incorrect regulatory text citations as well as clarify and add provisions in the regulatory text to match the language included in the preamble.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
The Education Department said involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new repayment plans.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
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
Parents also want the ongoing contract dispute resolved before the district finalizes next school year's budget.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The publication finalizes the legal annulment of concessions for the Balboa and Cristobal terminals near the Panama Canal, which Panama Ports Company, a subsidiary of CK Hutchison, had operated for nearly three decades.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
In addition, this rule finalizes some of the amendments that were proposed on January 16, 2025, to fix incorrect regulatory text citations as well as clarify and add provisions in the regulatory text to match the language included in the preamble.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
The Education Department said involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new repayment plans.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalizes
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So much that was hidden now completes the whole.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Every staff member completes state and federal background checks on an annual basis and a 40-plus-hour orientation before working directly with students, with ongoing training reinforced weekly and through quarterly and annual specialized instruction.—
Samantha Rappaport,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Building inspector approves operations The restaurant posted on Instagram following the incident, assuring customers that the building had been evaluated.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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The city attorney reviews and approves contracts and ordinances for legal compliance, defends the city against lawsuits, and brings civil lawsuits on behalf of the city.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
20 May 2026
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Even cutesy design details, like polka dots and flowers, look crisp and clean thanks to nude accent nails, jelly finishes, and a mix of warm and cool tones in each design.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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Holmgren is remarkably efficient, stretches the floor and finishes everything.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The school board is scheduled to vote on the agreement during its meeting on Tuesday, but the union urged an earlier vote, saying teachers could return Monday if the board ratifies the deal by then.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Others feel that the treaty effectively ratifies something that already exists.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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Footage released of attacks from the Ukrainian side confirms that the Hornet has an unusual user interface and seems able to lock on to targets from long range.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Lynne Spears actually confirms this story in her memoir, Through the Storm.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 May 2026
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