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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
Epenesa agreed to a deal with the Cleveland Browns in March worth up to $5 million, but the team opted out of finalizing the contract after the 27-year-old's physical, according to ESPN.
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Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 11 June 2026
In messages reviewed by The Times, Garcia told Hollywood Thai that his video editor was delayed in finalizing the reel.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Before finalizing the deal, the Packers asked their new defensive coordinator about Franklin from their days together with the Colts.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 5 June 2026
That difference has kept the groups from finalizing a development agreement to move the project forward and eventually begin construction.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Dreamz now gets paid to perform at private events and is finalizing a weeklong program to inspire students to show up on time for school, with the winner getting a free performance from him at their school.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
In January, Joe Decker, a spokesperson for the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office, said his agency was close to finalizing its investigation into the shooting, as part of the Critical Incident Task Force.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026
The formal announcement came three days after sources first revealed last Friday that Orlando was finalizing an agreement to hire Sweeney, who’s in his first season as associate head coach for San Antonio coach Mitch Johnson.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2026
San Jose is now close to finalizing its third four-year review of its Envision 2040 General Plan, the details of which will shape the city’s future development path.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 11 June 2026
In messages reviewed by The Times, Garcia told Hollywood Thai that his video editor was delayed in finalizing the reel.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Before finalizing the deal, the Packers asked their new defensive coordinator about Franklin from their days together with the Colts.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 5 June 2026
That difference has kept the groups from finalizing a development agreement to move the project forward and eventually begin construction.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Dreamz now gets paid to perform at private events and is finalizing a weeklong program to inspire students to show up on time for school, with the winner getting a free performance from him at their school.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
In January, Joe Decker, a spokesperson for the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office, said his agency was close to finalizing its investigation into the shooting, as part of the Critical Incident Task Force.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026
The formal announcement came three days after sources first revealed last Friday that Orlando was finalizing an agreement to hire Sweeney, who’s in his first season as associate head coach for San Antonio coach Mitch Johnson.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2026
San Jose is now close to finalizing its third four-year review of its Envision 2040 General Plan, the details of which will shape the city’s future development path.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalizing
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One human staffer answers the hotline, another handles finishing the dishes, and the third works the handoff to delivery drivers.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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But since the calendar flipped to June, Webb has morphed back into the workhorse who has led the National League in innings pitched for three consecutive seasons, finishing in the top six in Cy Young voting eachof those years.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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The Senate barely missed its midnight deadline that year before approving by a 60-34 vote legislation to reauthorize Section 702 that was subsequently signed by then-President Biden.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The city is approving permits on a game-by-game basis, and Wednesday's came together hours before the game.—
Ali Bauman,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Yamamoto retired 22 consecutive Angels after Peraza’s triple, allowing no more baserunners while completing eight innings for the first time this season.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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Upon completing his 10-year NHL career and two games with Cincinnati of the World Hockey Association in 1978-79, Meehan returned to Buffalo to earn a law degree before joining the Sabres' front office in 1984 under general manager Scotty Bowman.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Both resolutions, ratifying the clerk-treasurer’s office policies and procedures and the public comment policy, will be brought back up at the council’s July meeting.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
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The museum’s security staff organized separately, in 2022, ratifying their inaugural contract in 2024 following a twelve-day strike.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 May 2026
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After reports began circulating on a popular DCC fan account that the cheerleader had been cut from the NFL cheerleading squad, the cheerleader took to her account seemingly confirming the news, reposting a video bearing the hashtag #JusticeForKarley on her Instagram Stories.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Since then, there have been sightings at various locations across the city, the wildlife group said – with police officers reportedly confirming a bear’s presence again on Monday night.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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“Finalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalizing. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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