1
as in completes
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 approves
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the bank won't finalize the loan before Tuesday because of the holiday
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Verb
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Scott approves of the decision not to torture viewers with more uncertainty.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025 -
If the Supreme Court approves the petition, it is finalized and can be circulated.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
18 Mar. 2025
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The team that finishes ninth will have homecourt advantage.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The team that finishes 10th will have to win two games on the road to make the playoffs.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Peter Yarrow, the singer-songwriter, activist and founding member of the folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, died Tuesday, his representative confirms.—
Anika Reed,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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Other research confirms this, assigning sleep a pivotal role.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Finalizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalizes. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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