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
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as in approving
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the bank won't finalize the loan before Tuesday because of the holiday
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Recent Examples of finalizing
Austin said that her organization will be finalizing its bipartisan group of legislators in an effort to do that next year.
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Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
Hardin also said on Wednesday that the EPA needs to fully consider all relevant factors before finalizing the rule.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Considering that the 2026 regulations will be key to finalizing, most teams have shifted their focus to the following season, meaning McLaren's advantage should remain for the remainder of the campaign.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
As Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Fox this week, the priority is finalizing the investment deal.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Bündchen and Brady were married for 13 years before finalizing their divorce in October 2022.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The New York Jets waived the longtime Tiger just ahead of the deadline, finalizing their initial 53-man roster.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
The terms of the agreement remain unclear, and recent court documents state the parties will now work on finalizing the settlement.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2025
Lopez and the model-waiter were married for 11 months before finalizing their divorce in January 1998.
—Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
Hardin also said on Wednesday that the EPA needs to fully consider all relevant factors before finalizing the rule.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Considering that the 2026 regulations will be key to finalizing, most teams have shifted their focus to the following season, meaning McLaren's advantage should remain for the remainder of the campaign.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
As Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Fox this week, the priority is finalizing the investment deal.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Bündchen and Brady were married for 13 years before finalizing their divorce in October 2022.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The New York Jets waived the longtime Tiger just ahead of the deadline, finalizing their initial 53-man roster.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
The terms of the agreement remain unclear, and recent court documents state the parties will now work on finalizing the settlement.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2025
Lopez and the model-waiter were married for 11 months before finalizing their divorce in January 1998.
—Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalizing
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The end of the season was a struggle, winning just once in their last five matches, finishing 10th in the league.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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This son of War Front has run twice at Kentucky Downs finishing second in 2023 and fifth in 2022.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Without independent, experienced directors, the board has become a rubber stamp, approving misaligned compensation packages and tolerating underwhelming strategies while shareholders and franchisees shoulder the consequences.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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What was supposed to happen When there isn't a zealous anti-vaccine activist personally directing federal vaccine policy, US health agencies have a thorough, transparent protocol for approving and recommending vaccinations.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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Beck finished the game completing 22 of 24 passes for 267 yards and two touchdowns, both of which went to CJ Daniels.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Harrell’s improvement After a slow start against the Mountaineers in the Duke’s Mayo Classic, tossing an interception and completing just 54% of his passes, Harrell showed slight improvements against the Tar Heels’ defense.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bethea said the fact that Sky Chefs has delayed ratifying their contract at BWI is a testament to its values.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Aug. 2025
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The United States has long upheld most tenets of UNCLOS, benefiting from its framework even without ratifying it.—
Kevin Green,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
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And then Anne Hathaway showed up on the set of The Devil Wears Prada sequel in one (as seen above), all but confirming this will become fall's favorite piece.—
Bianca Kratky,
Glamour,
3 Sep. 2025
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The exercise also simulated a launch pad abort scenario, confirming that the safety systems respond correctly under emergency conditions.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Finalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalizing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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