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

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

Tuesday night, district leadership was finalizing the appeal to be sent to the state superintendent with the request for a state review. — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Six had adopted or were finalizing permanent data center ordinances, according to a presentation prepared for commissioners. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 4 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. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026

Nonetheless, curator Andrew Bolton consulted with Jewish leaders in New York City before finalizing their choice, The New York Times reported. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026

They were married for 16 years before announcing their separation in March 1976, later finalizing their divorce in July 1978. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness were married for 27 years before announcing their separation in September 2023 and finalizing their divorce in June 2025. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026

When finalizing the blend, Aden and his team considered a number of potential whiskey parcels, and accordingly different age statements. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026