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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 Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security are close to finalizing an agreement that will allow the federal government to use sensitive voter registration data for immigration and criminal investigations, sources with direct knowledge of the plan told CBS News.
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Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Sox were still finalizing their outfield depth as camp neared a conclusion.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors is moving toward finalizing the proposal.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
As of last week, MLB was still finalizing its commercial distribution plans.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The Red Sox are one step closer to finalizing their Opening Day roster.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
The next steps include finalizing a term sheet, which would then need to be ratified by the players.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Tel Aviv — In early January, Israel was quietly finalizing plans for a wide-scale operation along its northern border.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Hanks and Lewes separated in 1985, finalizing their divorce two years later.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Sox were still finalizing their outfield depth as camp neared a conclusion.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors is moving toward finalizing the proposal.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
As of last week, MLB was still finalizing its commercial distribution plans.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The Red Sox are one step closer to finalizing their Opening Day roster.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
The next steps include finalizing a term sheet, which would then need to be ratified by the players.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Tel Aviv — In early January, Israel was quietly finalizing plans for a wide-scale operation along its northern border.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Hanks and Lewes separated in 1985, finalizing their divorce two years later.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalizing
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The school's practices allowed people to get massage therapy licenses without finishing the required training, according to TDLR.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The series is hosted by Nick Viall, a 45-year old man who starred on The Bachelor after finishing runner-up in two consecutive seasons of The Bachelorette, and his 27-year model and former surgical technologist wife Natalie Joy.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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Political experts have also pointed out that Proposition 50 passed with a wide margin, with 64% of of voters approving the measure, so the investigation wouldn't have any impact on the results.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The judge will consider approving the settlement at an April 2 hearing.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Christopherson, a Star resident, is wrapping up his third year as principal of Hunter Elementary in Meridian after completing his principal internship at Star and Willow Creek elementary schools.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Gorman was reportedly only a few months away from completing her freshman year.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 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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Minnesota authorities are confirming additional information about Jessi Pierce and her three young children, all of whom were killed along with the NHL reporter in a house fire last week, as well as giving an update on Pierce’s husband.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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His wife, singer Garnet Imes Bowman, shared a statement the following day confirming the news.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Finalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalizing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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