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as in finishing
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 approving
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 finalizing
Kidman and Urban were married for 19 years before finalizing their divorce in January 2026.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
Nicole Kidman delved into her family status three months after finalizing her divorce from ex-husband, Keith Urban.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
And, while the Babygirl actress and Urban have now gone their separate ways after finalizing their divorce in January, Kidman revealed that’s not about to change anytime soon.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
While Olathe handles Santa Fe improvements, the Kansas Department of Transportation is finalizing its designs for capacity improvements on I-35.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
The next move was to connect with Green Bay on Sunday night, as a deal was worked through in the late hours and worked toward finalizing on Monday morning.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
Reports say the Eagles are finalizing a three-year, $78 million contract extension with the star defensive tackle that includes $65 million guaranteed.
—Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Look at ground transportation options before finalizing your trip details.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
But because both parties were finalizing their polling places through the end of February, Adams said there wasn’t enough time to do that.
—Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
Nicole Kidman delved into her family status three months after finalizing her divorce from ex-husband, Keith Urban.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
And, while the Babygirl actress and Urban have now gone their separate ways after finalizing their divorce in January, Kidman revealed that’s not about to change anytime soon.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
While Olathe handles Santa Fe improvements, the Kansas Department of Transportation is finalizing its designs for capacity improvements on I-35.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
The next move was to connect with Green Bay on Sunday night, as a deal was worked through in the late hours and worked toward finalizing on Monday morning.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
Reports say the Eagles are finalizing a three-year, $78 million contract extension with the star defensive tackle that includes $65 million guaranteed.
—Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Look at ground transportation options before finalizing your trip details.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
But because both parties were finalizing their polling places through the end of February, Adams said there wasn’t enough time to do that.
—Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalizing
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Doncic missed his first five shots before finishing the period two for 10.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Adebayo set a new franchise record for the most points by a Heat player in a game, finishing Tuesday’s win with an eye-opening 83 points on 20-of-43 shooting from the field, 7-of-22 shooting on threes and 36-of-43 shooting from the foul line in 42 minutes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, the City Council is scheduled to take the key step of cementing city ownership by approving payouts to the county and some other local agencies — school districts, community college districts and health districts — that have a financial interest in Liberty Station.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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My hostess stands in the middle of her guests and offers me the slightest of nods, the quick upward pull of an approving smile.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bennett faced eight batters total but saw his pitch count balloon to 41 before completing the second inning.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Summer annual weeds are true annuals, completing their life cycle in a single growing season.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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European lawmakers on Monday delayed a vote on ratifying the pact to seek clarification.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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America’s ratification that year broke a logjam of inaction by nations that had signed the agreement but were wary about actually ratifying it as a legal document.—
Gary W. Yohe,
The Conversation,
10 Jan. 2026
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Devonta doesn’t offer any further details, aside from confirming that this person doesn’t live with him in Arizona.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the meantime, other high-profile work lies ahead for Congress, including reopening the Department of Homeland Security and confirming its new leader.—
Steven Sloan,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Finalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalizing. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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