FINALIZE Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

finalize

verb

ˈfī-nə-ˌlīz

Definition of finalize

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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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 Michigan Democrats from across the state are expected to gather this weekend for a convention in Lansing to finalize the party’s November ticket. — Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 With a 53-man roster needing to be finalized by Sunday, the Chargers wrap up the preseason against the Rams at SoFi Stadium on Thursday night. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 The sale of the single-family home in the 7800 block of Honors Court in Pleasanton has been finalized. — Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026 Michigan Democrats from across the state are expected to gather this weekend for a convention in Lansing to finalize the party's November ticket. — CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for finalize

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Van Gisbergen, the road-course ace with seven victories the past two seasons, finished 28th.

— Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Murphy was a diminutive, formal woman of Irish birth who never finished grade school but had a great appetite for learning.

— Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of finish

Verb

The Orange County Board of Supervisors previously approved a $50,000 fund for residents and businesses impacted by the incident.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Lenders use them to decide whether to approve loans and credit cards and to determine interest rates and credit limits.

— Medora Lee, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of approve

Verb

The deal with Porsche will be effective once the Indian software giant completes the acquisition of MHP, which employs around 4,500 people.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Forward Romain Esse had been nearing a move to Club Brugge but that deal has not been completed.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of complete

Verb

The Boston Symphony Orchestra and its musicians ratified a three-year contract Tuesday, avoiding what could have been the first strike in the ensemble's 145-year history.

— CBS News, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
As a check on that judicial branch power, Congress has the power to seek constitutional amendments, which must be ratified by the states.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of ratify

Verb

Check the requirement, confirm the route, draft the plan, or ask one better question.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Although an exact date has yet to be confirmed, readers can expect the Nike Ja 4 Halloween to be released in October for a retail price of $145 in adult sizing and $125 for grade school sizes.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

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