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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
As for what comes next, on April 21, the General Fireworks Advisory Committee will review the task force report, consider feedback and provide any additional insight before it is finalized.
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Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Their divorce was finalized in December 2016.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2026
No groundbreaking is on the calendar, no developer has been selected, no financing has been finalized.
—Thomas White, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The deal’s failure was particularly striking because almost nothing had been formally finalized, with Disney having made no payments and OpenAI having paid no licensing fees for Disney characters.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The school board finalized that decision on March 10.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The cast includes Tabu, Sushmita Bhatt and Vijayendra, with further additions still being finalized.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
The rule is subject to further review, including a 60-day public comment period, before it can be finalized.
—Sarah Agostino,stephanie Dhue,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Tel Aviv, Israel — The Israeli parliament finalized a controversial bill Monday that would effectively expand the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of terrorism and nationalistic murders — a cornerstone issue for the country’s far right for over a decade.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Their divorce was finalized in December 2016.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2026
No groundbreaking is on the calendar, no developer has been selected, no financing has been finalized.
—Thomas White, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The deal’s failure was particularly striking because almost nothing had been formally finalized, with Disney having made no payments and OpenAI having paid no licensing fees for Disney characters.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The school board finalized that decision on March 10.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The cast includes Tabu, Sushmita Bhatt and Vijayendra, with further additions still being finalized.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
The rule is subject to further review, including a 60-day public comment period, before it can be finalized.
—Sarah Agostino,stephanie Dhue,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Tel Aviv, Israel — The Israeli parliament finalized a controversial bill Monday that would effectively expand the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of terrorism and nationalistic murders — a cornerstone issue for the country’s far right for over a decade.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalized
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Because if not for that potential off-ramp of failing in the play-in and stumbling into the lottery, then the possibility of even more of this — a best-of-seven opening-round playoff series against an opponent that Wednesday night completed a 4-0 regular-season sweep.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rockingham Speedway completed its remarkable revitalization and landed on the NASCAR schedule last spring.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Owens made the case that under the stadium incentive package approved by lawmakers in 2024 and the tentative STAR bond agreement negotiated by Toland on behalf of the state, rejecting the sports authority bill would only give the executive branch more control over the project.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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The deal must still be approved by a judge.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The four-time All-Star and two-time all-league guard finished seventh in NBA MVP voting in each of the last two seasons.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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By the early summer, most of the bass have finished spawning in the shallows and have now pushed back to deeper water to find their summer haunts.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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Members of the Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement that goes into effect immediately, the shipyard said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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That last contract, ratified in 2023, expired last summer, and the new one comes after a year of bargaining.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Perry's representative confirmed to USA TODAY on Tuesday that the workers were eventually allowed to hold onto the gift cards after confusion was cleared up.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Reynard confirmed Rzenno knows the strike zone well from having caught so many pitches.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Finalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalized. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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