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

Next steps include creating an advisory council of educators, youth and other stakeholders; finalizing a calendar; and confirming the lease and renovations with the county. — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

The project is currently in the design phase, with architects finalizing plans before permitting and groundbreaking. — Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

The Nets are preserving optionality before finalizing a major deal, leaving Jefferson caught, for now, between the agreement and the announcement. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026

Council members are expected to consider finalizing the proposal next week. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

Federal and state insurance regulators review plans before finalizing rate increases. — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Kering Foundation is finalizing the details for the fifth installment of its Caring for Women dinner. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026

The district is still finalizing which three high schools will house these students, Kushner said. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

Lo Bue-Said notes that people are booking closer to travel — four in 10 are finalizing plans 10-12 weeks ahead of departure compared to 10% before the pandemic. — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 6 July 2026