Synonyms of finalizing

finalizing

verb

present participle of finalize

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• finishing
• completing
• consummating
• perfecting
• polishing
• accomplishing
• executing
• fulfilling
• doing
• getting through
• achieving
• effecting
• improving
• performing
• amending
• refining
• sticking out
• carrying out
• enhancing
• ameliorating
• enriching
• bettering
• carrying through
• following through (with)
• discharging
• shining
• machining
• meliorating
• rounding (off or out)
• touching up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abandoning
• dropping
• discontinuing
• quitting
• forsaking
• deserting

2

as in approving

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approving
• ratifying
• confirming
• endorsing
• authorizing
• accepting
• sanctioning
• formalizing
• signing
• acknowledging
• accrediting
• warranting
• clearing
• approbating
• homologating
• affirming
• validating
• certifying
• OK'ing
• permitting
• enabling
• blessing
• passing
• initialing
• licensing
• sanctifying
• legalizing
• allowing
• canonizing
• rubber-stamping
• signing off (on)
• reapproving

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denying
• rejecting
• prohibiting
• declining
• vetoing
• disallowing
• forbidding
• banning
• turning down
• disapproving
• enjoining
• ignoring
• proscribing
• negativing
• disregarding
• neglecting
• interdicting
• refusing
• overlooking
• illegalizing
• rebutting
• spurning
• rebuffing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of finalizing

There’s still room for a test drive and finalizing the purchase at the dealership. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026

The series will include two additional books; Yarros is currently drafting the fourth volume and finalizing the plot for the fifth and concluding installment. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

The full City Council is expected to consider finalizing the ordinance on Thursday. — Dylan Lysen june 30, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026

The couple initially agreed to joint custody when finalizing their divorce in May 2025, and per documents reviewed by the outlet, agreed that Jackson would pay $2,787 in monthly child support. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026

After two years of legal battles, the Education Department is finalizing its efforts to start forcing borrowers in the SAVE plan to move their student loans into other repayment programs. — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Political conventions during presidential election years are technically how parties conduct business such as finalizing their platform and nominating the presidential and vice presidential candidates. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026

In another sign of real estate ebullience, the scion of Emirati property tycoon Hussain Sajwani is finalizing the purchase of one of London’s most expensive homes, the Financial Times reported. — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 25 June 2026

Neptune’s growing aerial firefighting fleet Neptune recently completed its Critical Design Review, finalizing major decisions and moving into manufacturing drawings. — Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2026