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
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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
Haas is now finalizing plans for her uncle's funeral, which is set for next week.
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Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Prior to his death, Sid and Killian were finalizing two books recounting his life and career prior to his death, his spokesperson tells PEOPLE.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Evarts also noted that the developers are still finalizing an agreement to purchase a last piece of the property, which was conceded to Okland Construction during legal proceedings.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 12 Apr. 2026
If the ballot measure passes, a task force will be tasked with finalizing the basic details of how the county’s ethics commission will work.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Delays in finalizing a deal between City Hall and the Olympics committee have heightened those tensions.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
In a meeting with the Star-Telegram editorial board on Thursday, Arlington mayor Jim Ross announced that the city is finalizing a lease extension for the Dallas Cowboys and AT&T Stadium to 2055.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
The most recent action — finalizing higher payments to Medicare Advantage plans in 2027 — will funnel an extra $13 billion toward the industry while abandoning a reform that would have led to more accurate, and lower, payments.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
Iran is reportedly finalizing a joint maritime protocol with Oman to institutionalize coordinated management of tanker traffic through the strait, which could embed Iranian authority over the crucial energy artery into a standing bilateral agreement.
—Anniek Bao,sam Meredith, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Prior to his death, Sid and Killian were finalizing two books recounting his life and career prior to his death, his spokesperson tells PEOPLE.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Evarts also noted that the developers are still finalizing an agreement to purchase a last piece of the property, which was conceded to Okland Construction during legal proceedings.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 12 Apr. 2026
If the ballot measure passes, a task force will be tasked with finalizing the basic details of how the county’s ethics commission will work.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Delays in finalizing a deal between City Hall and the Olympics committee have heightened those tensions.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
In a meeting with the Star-Telegram editorial board on Thursday, Arlington mayor Jim Ross announced that the city is finalizing a lease extension for the Dallas Cowboys and AT&T Stadium to 2055.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
The most recent action — finalizing higher payments to Medicare Advantage plans in 2027 — will funnel an extra $13 billion toward the industry while abandoning a reform that would have led to more accurate, and lower, payments.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
Iran is reportedly finalizing a joint maritime protocol with Oman to institutionalize coordinated management of tanker traffic through the strait, which could embed Iranian authority over the crucial energy artery into a standing bilateral agreement.
—Anniek Bao,sam Meredith, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalizing
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New Zealand's finishing let it down on numerous occasions, notably when Jackson missed an open goal in the 51st minute.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Alex Vesia struck out the side in the ninth for his second save, finishing a game that breezed by in 2 hours, 3 minutes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Rather than approving the funding, House Republicans moved forward with an alternate measure to fund the entirety of DHS on a temporary basis.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Oakland leaders have consistently bet on voters approving taxes.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Homeowners can also request a more formal review by the county assessor by completing a County Board of Appeal and Equalization form.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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After completing the intense audition process, McDonald said he was ultimately sent home, a moment that left him questioning his path.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Last April, the union celebrated when Atlanta City Council passed a resolution ratifying the first-of-its-kind collective bargaining agreement.—
Riley Bunch,
AJC.com,
17 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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The agency surveyed areas in Southeast Michigan, confirming that EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Ann Arbor and Lincoln Park.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Blanche could also change DOJ policy that prohibits prosecutors from even confirming the existence of an investigation and requires them to speak only through their indictments.—
Barbara McQuade,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Finalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalizing. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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