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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
The head of Denver’s transportation department said Wednesday that the city would conduct a temporary demonstration of its controversial plan to reconfigure a 10-block stretch of Alameda Avenue before finalizing the design.
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Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
According to the Times, the Met is weighing the sale after delays finalizing a deal with Saudi Arabia that would see the opera company perform in the Gulf nation three weeks each winter.
—News Desk, Artforum, 22 Jan. 2026
The former couple welcomed a son together before announcing their separation in 2020 and finalizing their divorce the following year.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
That vision was shaped during a pre-wedding trip to Guatemala, when the couple split their time between finalizing plans in Antigua and exploring the surrounding landscape.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Some people delay filing for bankruptcy to give themselves enough time to resolve a pending life event, such as finalizing a divorce, selling a home or securing new housing.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
The eight members of Cadette Troop 2714 in 4S Ranch are among those who are finalizing their strategy to raise a lot of money for their long-term goal — a trip to Chicago next year.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Still, only 14 hours after Tucker signed his massive four-year deal with Los Angeles, New York was finalizing its agreement with Bichette — stealing him away from a potential deal with the rival Phillies in the process.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Cleverley said his team is finalizing final building permits for the classroom building, as well as the retail space and parking garage.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
According to the Times, the Met is weighing the sale after delays finalizing a deal with Saudi Arabia that would see the opera company perform in the Gulf nation three weeks each winter.
—News Desk, Artforum, 22 Jan. 2026
The former couple welcomed a son together before announcing their separation in 2020 and finalizing their divorce the following year.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
That vision was shaped during a pre-wedding trip to Guatemala, when the couple split their time between finalizing plans in Antigua and exploring the surrounding landscape.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Some people delay filing for bankruptcy to give themselves enough time to resolve a pending life event, such as finalizing a divorce, selling a home or securing new housing.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
The eight members of Cadette Troop 2714 in 4S Ranch are among those who are finalizing their strategy to raise a lot of money for their long-term goal — a trip to Chicago next year.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Still, only 14 hours after Tucker signed his massive four-year deal with Los Angeles, New York was finalizing its agreement with Bichette — stealing him away from a potential deal with the rival Phillies in the process.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Cleverley said his team is finalizing final building permits for the classroom building, as well as the retail space and parking garage.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalizing
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Harvard got on the board first in the opening two minutes with Andover native Gwyn Lapp finishing off a tricky bounce in front for a 1-0 lead.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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Perimeter shooters went cold, finishing at the rim turned into a mystifying struggle, and the offense wasn’t able to capitalize after creating advantages behind the play by switch-hunting Doncic.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Jan. 2026
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The agency ended the year by approving two different drugs for gonorrhea, the first new options for the disease in decades.—
Matthew Perrone,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Trauernicht, 46, is accused of approving McFadden’s fraudulent timesheets while seeking a romantic relationship with her.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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And, one after another, her children followed the same path of completing one or two years of college before dropping out and launching families of their own.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Not only is the actual lighting itself important for completing tasks and creating ambiance, but the fixtures also double as decor.—
Brittney Morgan,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 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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Key members led by Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed on Sunday to keep production levels steady through the end of March, once again ratifying a decision first made in November to suspend last year’s sequence of swift increases.—
Grant Smith,
Fortune,
4 Jan. 2026
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China has not issued an official statement confirming the agreement.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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Expanding the number of available working crews and confirming additional support resources to respond to winter weather impacts and potential restoration needs.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Finalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalizing. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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