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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
Management is currently working on finalizing its 2026 to 2028 strategic plan of which creation, production and distribution of high-quality furnishing fabrics and wall coverings remains at the core.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
The agreement was finalized in April, two months before USA Today reported Sanders had been away from the team while dealing with an undisclosed medical issue.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Sep. 2025
TikTok users in the United States wouldn't need to download a new app if the transaction is finalized.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
The score will be finalized after Apple makes the phone's parts available.
—PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
The agreement was finalized in April, two months before USA Today reported Sanders had been away from the team while dealing with an undisclosed medical issue.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Sep. 2025
TikTok users in the United States wouldn't need to download a new app if the transaction is finalized.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
The score will be finalized after Apple makes the phone's parts available.
—PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalize
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The duo were especially lethal on Detroit’s top-five power play last season, with Raymond finishing third in points-per-60 and DeBrincat landing 16th in goals-per-60.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Adelita Grijalva, who shares many of the same policy positions as the late congressman, will finish out his term until the 2026 midterms.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
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The spending watchdog agency echoed its 2019 criticism of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a lack of oversight of administrative costs associated with state initiatives approved in the name of Medicaid reform.—
Margaret Coker,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
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Looking for a way to speed up that process, the Cubs approved Tucker’s recent suggestion to travel to Florida to work with a physical therapy group near his home.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Williams spread the ball around nicely, completing passes to eight different targets.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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Their comeback could not have been completed without them.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Production workers DreamWorks Animation have officially ratified their first union contract since unionizing with the Animation Guild and the Motion Picture Editors Guild last year.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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While undoubtedly a step forward, the agreement has not been ratified by either country.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Las Vegas Cyber Task Force identified the suspect, authorities confirmed.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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The story was one that confirmed and exposed the beliefs that so many shared from residents and reporters to officers and officials at every level and at every opportunity, those in power close their eyes to the truth because the lie felt familiar.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Finalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalize. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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