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as in to finish
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 to approve
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 finalize
The move came partly in response to pressure from recreation groups that had been shut out of plans to redevelop Fiesta Island, finalized in 2021, as well as plans to revamp the bay’s northeast corner near De Anza Cove, approved a year ago.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
The Dallas Cowboys finalized a trade with the New England Patriots for quarterback Joe Milton III, a source has confirmed to the Star-Telegram.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2025
In 2000, her parents, Moore and Bruce Willis, finalized their divorce after separating two years earlier.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
Thanks to a large stash of credit card points, hotel points, and airline miles, Fan paid nearly nothing for the once-in-a-lifetime process of finalizing her Taiwanese citizenship.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2025
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
The Dallas Cowboys finalized a trade with the New England Patriots for quarterback Joe Milton III, a source has confirmed to the Star-Telegram.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2025
In 2000, her parents, Moore and Bruce Willis, finalized their divorce after separating two years earlier.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
Thanks to a large stash of credit card points, hotel points, and airline miles, Fan paid nearly nothing for the once-in-a-lifetime process of finalizing her Taiwanese citizenship.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2025
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Robinson started in place of Herro, finishing the loss with 16 points on 4-of-10 shooting from three-point range in 31 minutes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2025
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In February, Eagles safety Cooper DeJean wore a pair of custom shoes made by Stevens. (Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images) CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Stott finished Saturday's game with one hit in three plate appearances.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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More than half a century ago, New Yorkers approved a lottery to support public education.—
Mitchell Moss,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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With the framework approved, the Trump administration is expected to push for a major new tax and spending bill to implement its policy commitments.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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Pair of Goggles: Custom goggles to complete the rider’s gear.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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During his first term, after Trump withdrew the U.S. from a major trade agreement called the Trans-Pacific Partnership, participants completed the pact on their own.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
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The law will go to parliament to be ratified in 60 days, and some changes could be introduced, but for the moment new applications for citizenship must meet new requirements.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2025
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Fain claims that 90,000 manufacturing facilities have closed in the United States since NAFTA was ratified, devastating the heartland.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Mar. 2025
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Variety confirms the project, which does not have an official title, is being set up at Netflix, where Fincher has a first-look deal.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Pasadena Police Department confirmed a police report was filed, but referred all questions on the case to the Pasadena Unified School District.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Finalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalize. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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