finalize

verb

ˈfī-nə-ˌlīz How to pronounce finalize (audio)
Definition of finalizenext
1
as in to finish
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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2
as in to approve
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 finalize Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness were married for 27 years before announcing their separation in September 2023 and finalizing their divorce in June 2025. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026 Just don’t expect anything to be finalized before NBC stages its near-instant replay of Super Bowl LX at Lumen Field. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026 When finalizing the blend, Aden and his team considered a number of potential whiskey parcels, and accordingly different age statements. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Kimo Seymour, president of media and events for race organizer Life Time, said his team is working to finalize the course after the Willow fire burned through an area previously designated for the route. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for finalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalize
  1. finish
  2. approve
  3. complete
  4. ratify
  5. confirm
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  • Addam and Seasmoke escort Syrax, which leaves Caraxes and Daemon to finish off Sheepstealer.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
  • If software ate the world by selling to it, AI may finish the job by buying it.
    — Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of finish
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  • The state House approved the measure largely along party lines, with Democrats arguing Maryland cannot remain on the sidelines while Republicans redistrict elsewhere.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The regulations, which were approved in June, define hyperscale data centers as those that occupy more than 250,000 gross square feet or draw more than 75 megawatts of power from the electric grid.
    — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of approve
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  • The 23-year-old, who won his seventh Grand Slam title at January’s Australian Open to become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam, injured his right wrist during a match at the Barcelona Open in April.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • And to complete your sleepscape, pair these pillows with a soft memory foam or hybrid mattress, and prepare for sweet dreams.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of complete
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  • It is expected that FFE would need to be ratified by a majority of FIFA members, though there’s no word on when or how the vote will take shape.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 July 2026
  • The amendment to the acquisition, the lawsuit claims, wasn’t properly presented to board members and never ratified by the group’s members.
    — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026
Definition of ratify
Verb
  • Zuckerberg acknowledged the potential to generate additional revenue by renting its computing infrastructure to other companies, and confirmed that Meta has plans to get into the cloud business, promising an update soon.
    — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 30 July 2026
  • The strongest systems will likely recommend thoughtfully, confirm preferences and give travelers control rather than making assumptions.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of confirm

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