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as in finishing
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 approving
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 finalizing
New York City Public Schools is finalizing a policy on artificial intelligence.
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Doug Williams, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The timeline for finalizing software, manufacturer agreements and other contracts necessary for Android devices typically takes about 18 months, according to Max Weinbach, an analyst for tech research firm Creative Strategies.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
In addition to finalizing a deal with Mervis, the Bulls are also reportedly hiring Nets executive Acie Law as vice president of player personnel.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
More changes are coming in the Chicago Bulls front office under new executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham, who is finalizing two vice president hirings this week.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Related Stories The film is finalizing post-production and is targeting a world premiere in late summer or fall this year.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2026
The state-level legal issue around the election maps precludes the JCEB from finalizing ballots for the upcoming August general election at all, Brown said.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Louisiana, the state at the center of that decision, successfully asked the justices this month to expedite finalizing the decision to allow time for a new map to be drawn that favors Republicans.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The Los Angeles Police Department and Department of Transportation are expected to report on existing regulations on the use of electric bikes in the city, and assist with finalizing fines.
—City News Service, Daily News, 2 May 2026
Doug Williams, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The timeline for finalizing software, manufacturer agreements and other contracts necessary for Android devices typically takes about 18 months, according to Max Weinbach, an analyst for tech research firm Creative Strategies.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
In addition to finalizing a deal with Mervis, the Bulls are also reportedly hiring Nets executive Acie Law as vice president of player personnel.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
More changes are coming in the Chicago Bulls front office under new executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham, who is finalizing two vice president hirings this week.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Related Stories The film is finalizing post-production and is targeting a world premiere in late summer or fall this year.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2026
The state-level legal issue around the election maps precludes the JCEB from finalizing ballots for the upcoming August general election at all, Brown said.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Louisiana, the state at the center of that decision, successfully asked the justices this month to expedite finalizing the decision to allow time for a new map to be drawn that favors Republicans.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The Los Angeles Police Department and Department of Transportation are expected to report on existing regulations on the use of electric bikes in the city, and assist with finalizing fines.
—City News Service, Daily News, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalizing
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The interactive museum is finishing up a major expansion, and visitors will soon be able to see even more of its extensive collection up close.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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After finishing her schooling at Exarch Joseph I in Lovech, Karabash earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Veliko Tarnovo in applied linguistics with English and French.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 May 2026
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Trump’s approval rating with Hispanic voters has swung dramatically, with 70% disapproving and 29% approving now, compared to a 44% disapproval and 41% approval rating at this time last year.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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That poll found 75% of Democrats, 45% of Independents, and just 2% of Republicans approving of her performance in the corner office.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
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The little rotorcraft far exceeded mission managers' expectations, completing a total of 72 flights over the course of nearly three years.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
17 May 2026
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In one September 2025 event, the system struck a metal chain while entering a parking lot after completing an unprotected left turn.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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If the unions agreed to that, Horwitz said, any delay in negotiating or ratifying a new contract after the 2026 contract runs out would see the LIRR workers effectively making less after the end of the year.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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Workers represented by United Steelworkers Local 12775 are headed back to work at NIPSCO, after ratifying a new contract with the utility.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Our job isn’t to keep everyone happy by confirming their assumptions.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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His death was first reported by Rolling Stone, with the magazine confirming the news with Rodney Hall, president of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and the singer Candi Staton, who is Carter’s ex-wife.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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