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

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

Before finalizing conditions that could affect this neighborhood for years, the town should commission comprehensive studies of traffic, parking demand, noise, acoustics, light pollution, emergency access and public safety. — Farley Road Neighborhood Coalition, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026

And was Google finalizing a power shift from the London lab to its Mountain View headquarters? — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026

Now, Canada has implemented rules enabling routine lower-risk beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations; the United States is finalizing a BVLOS framework as well. — Gregory Lipich, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

While third baseman Josh Rojas was doing his best Johnny Cueto imitation in the ninth inning of the Royals’ 10-2 loss to the Cubs on Sunday, the team was finalizing a deal to get bullpen help. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026

The couple—who share two daughters, Sunday Rose, 18, and Faith Margaret, 15—announced their separation in September 2025, ultimately finalizing their divorce in January 2026. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

Nissan and Volvo are still finalizing their timeline for participating in the program. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Iran is finalizing a deal with Oman for the movement of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, but a deal between the two coastal nations does not mean the waterway will reopen, Tehran says. — Todd Symons, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026