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as in completed
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 approved
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 finalized
With details being finalized and legislation being adopted, a lot has been happening.
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Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The text of both arrangements was largely finalized, but neither got over the finish line.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
The changes, finalized in September, included increasing tariffs on certain steel and aluminum products by approximately 20 percent, raising tariffs on electric vehicles from 25 percent to 100 percent, and doubling the tariff rate on semiconductors from 25 percent to 50 percent.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The resolution called for a concrete process consisting of preparatory sessions in 2026 and 2027, and three-week negotiations in 2028 and 2029, where a treaty will be finalized.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The divorce was finalized in October 2002.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The former couple finalized their divorce in 2000.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
However, the paperwork was never finalized.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
In September 2022, McNeely officially filed for a divorce, which was finalized that November.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The text of both arrangements was largely finalized, but neither got over the finish line.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
The changes, finalized in September, included increasing tariffs on certain steel and aluminum products by approximately 20 percent, raising tariffs on electric vehicles from 25 percent to 100 percent, and doubling the tariff rate on semiconductors from 25 percent to 50 percent.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The resolution called for a concrete process consisting of preparatory sessions in 2026 and 2027, and three-week negotiations in 2028 and 2029, where a treaty will be finalized.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The divorce was finalized in October 2002.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The former couple finalized their divorce in 2000.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
However, the paperwork was never finalized.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
In September 2022, McNeely officially filed for a divorce, which was finalized that November.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalized
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In September the government approved broadening the scope of its DST.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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That provision was included in the final motion approved during a full council vote Wednesday.Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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Under Johnson’s leadership, Detroit also finished first in the league in scoring after ranking fifth in 2023.Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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After the 1996 Rose Bowl march, Arizona State finished 9-3 the next season but then went four years without posting a winning record.Doug Haller, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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The efforts of the Carter administration finally prevailed and by the following year, both treaties were ratified by the Senate.Rolando Arrieta, NPR, 29 Dec. 2024
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In August, Apple ratified a labor contract at America's first unionized Apple Store—agreeing to a modest increase in wages, about 10 percent over three years.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 28 Dec. 2024
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The Carter Center also confirmed the news in a message shared on X (formerly Twitter).Nicholas Rice, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague.Luke Bosher, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Finalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalized. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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