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

Before finalizing their divorce in June 2022, the pair announced their split to PEOPLE in May 2020. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

The 60-day memorandum of understanding with Iran was initially touted as a major step toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz and clearing a path to finalizing a long-term deal on Tehran's nuclear ambitions. — Kevin Breuninger,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

Another major, though sometimes overlooked, expense is closing costs, a collection of fees that come with funding a mortgage and finalizing a property sale. — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026

Sorvino previously teased the sequel back in 2024, explaining that the original writer, Robin Schiff, was finalizing the script at the time. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026

SpaceX and the state of Louisiana are close to finalizing a deal for the launch company to acquire about 130,000 acres along the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico, Ars reports. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026

The Rays added some experience and versatility to their roster this week, finalizing the signing of veteran infielder Jorge Mateo. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

So while finalizing the rule that would end the use of federal dollars doesn’t exactly set the stage for the more sweeping one, its success could inform the administration’s next move. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026

Since finalizing a split from Starz last year, Lionsgate has been seen as a desirable acquisition target. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026