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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 day William’s adoption was finalized was one of the most emotional and defining moments of Bramlett's life.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Judge Arun Subramanian finalized a timeline for the start of the trial, scheduling questionnaires to be given to potential jurors on April 28.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
Gray and Duarte’s roles were reversed in 2022, however, when the Republican defeated the Democrat by 564 votes in a race that was not finalized until early December.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article Indian Prairie School District 204 has finalized its school calendar for the 2026-27 school year, after receiving board approval on Monday.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
There is even a custom scent piped in (though this element wasn’t finalized until after the opening).
—Chris Erik Thomas, ARTnews.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The divorce was finalized in 2006, and the court awarded joint custody of their daughters.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
This marks the two-time Oscar winner's first public appearance since his divorce from Angelina Jolie was finalized in December 2024, ending a battle that began back in 2016.
—Joseph Galizia, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
The administration abruptly canceled some National Institutes of Health study sessions and advisory council meetings, where scientific experts gather to assess grant proposals before funding recommendations are finalized.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Judge Arun Subramanian finalized a timeline for the start of the trial, scheduling questionnaires to be given to potential jurors on April 28.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
Gray and Duarte’s roles were reversed in 2022, however, when the Republican defeated the Democrat by 564 votes in a race that was not finalized until early December.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article Indian Prairie School District 204 has finalized its school calendar for the 2026-27 school year, after receiving board approval on Monday.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
There is even a custom scent piped in (though this element wasn’t finalized until after the opening).
—Chris Erik Thomas, ARTnews.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The divorce was finalized in 2006, and the court awarded joint custody of their daughters.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
This marks the two-time Oscar winner's first public appearance since his divorce from Angelina Jolie was finalized in December 2024, ending a battle that began back in 2016.
—Joseph Galizia, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
The administration abruptly canceled some National Institutes of Health study sessions and advisory council meetings, where scientific experts gather to assess grant proposals before funding recommendations are finalized.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalized
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Plus, the brand has been approved by podiatrists and received the APMA Seal of Acceptance.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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Hours after Netanyahu's Cabinet unanimously approved the firing of Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security service, the Supreme Court ordered a temporary halt to his dismissal until an appeal can be heard no later than April 8.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Penn State has a 22-13-4 record this season and finished off Maine with a score of 5-1 before also taking down UConn 3-2 so far in the NCAA Tournament.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Rory McIlroy was 4-under through 13 but finished even after double-bogeys on 15 and 17.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 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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Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague.—
Luke Bosher,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The studio has confirmed that its Prime Video has exclusively licensed an upcoming documentary film on the former and incoming first lady that will be directed by Ratner.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Finalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalized. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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