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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
The conglomerate finalized its acquisition of Dragontails in September 2021, touting the platform’s ability to optimize kitchen flow and driver dispatching by assisting workers with the timing and sequencing of orders, as well as planning optimal delivery routes.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 May 2026
The card for the event was finalized during Raw.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
The divorce was finalized in December 2025.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Their divorce was finalized in 2007.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026
Deb and Jackman announced their separation in September 2023 and finalized their divorce in June 2025.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 19 May 2026
It was not finalized until May 15, well into the time when insurers are calculating premiums for the following year.
—Julie Appleby, CBS News, 19 May 2026
If finalized, the proposal would end the Biden-era restrictions for four toxic PFAS compounds and give utilities two more years to comply with limits on two other compounds.
—Jake Spring, Washington Post, 18 May 2026
Joey and Jesse Buss were controversially fired in a front office shake-up that occurred less than a month after the sale was finalized.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 May 2026
The card for the event was finalized during Raw.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
The divorce was finalized in December 2025.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Their divorce was finalized in 2007.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026
Deb and Jackman announced their separation in September 2023 and finalized their divorce in June 2025.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 19 May 2026
It was not finalized until May 15, well into the time when insurers are calculating premiums for the following year.
—Julie Appleby, CBS News, 19 May 2026
If finalized, the proposal would end the Biden-era restrictions for four toxic PFAS compounds and give utilities two more years to comply with limits on two other compounds.
—Jake Spring, Washington Post, 18 May 2026
Joey and Jesse Buss were controversially fired in a front office shake-up that occurred less than a month after the sale was finalized.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalized
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The building underwent a multiyear renovation completed in 2019 that added a dedicated visitor entrance, expanded exhibits about its construction and cultural legacy, and reconfigured observation areas to improve visitor flow.—
Bailey Berg,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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The annual competition is open to full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students who have completed an intermediate-level or final graduation film; Complete rules and a link to the online submission platform are available here.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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The gift to the city from the Harris family aims to spur development of the 20-acre triangle of land between South Eckert Road and the Boise River scheduled for later this summer and into 2027, almost 20 years after the park was originally approved by Boise officials.—
Mark Dee
May 15,
Idaho Statesman,
15 May 2026
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This part would include third-party NIL deals that are currently being argued about across college athletics, along with actually enforcing the revenue-share cap that was approved through the House settlement.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Like Glenn, Johnson became the Bears coach after the Lions finished 15-2 in 2024.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Kankakee Community College commit Landon Ehman finished 2-for-4 with an RBI, while Mason Almazan allowed one run over the final two innings to earn the victory on the mound.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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The 19th Amendment would not be ratified for another two years, and the tea room served as a gathering place for both pro and anti suffragists.—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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While Iran has signed but not ratified the convention, it is considered by the legal community as binding under customary international law.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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Although Alexis’ remains have not been recovered, the Dodge County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed there has been no official documentation of her death within the state, according to the outlet.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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If confirmed, the election of Jansa will mark a turn to the right for the European Union country that was previously run by a liberal government.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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“Finalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalized. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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