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

Delays in finalizing a deal between City Hall and the Olympics committee have heightened those tensions. —James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 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

Likewise, Dutcher is operating under the assumption that those not in the portal on Tuesday intend to return; SDSU officials are finalizing revenue-sharing contracts with them. —Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026

In some cases, the IAU can take several years before finalizing the name of moon craters and planet names. —Ryan Brennan april 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026

North Carolina is working toward finalizing a deal with NBA championship-winning coach Michael Malone to lead the Tar Heels' basketball program, a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday. —ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026

Detroit Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores is finalizing commitments from 24 potential investors who are on track to own 60% of the WNBA team in Detroit at a post-money valuation of $325 million, according to the memo. —Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 6 Apr. 2026

The French green chemistry company strives to restart construction of the Longlaville plant under a project-financing structure and begin production in the first half of 2028, subject to finalizing financing. —Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026

After finalizing the capital budget, Ball will present his request to the county council in April for approval. —Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026