finalized

verb

Definition of finalizednext
past tense of finalize
1
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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2
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. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalized
  1. approved
  2. finished
  3. ratified
  4. confirmed
Verb
  • Plus, the brand has been approved by podiatrists and received the APMA Seal of Acceptance.
    — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Definition of approved
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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
  • Rory McIlroy was 4-under through 13 but finished even after double-bogeys on 15 and 17.
    — Bob Spear, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of finished
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of ratified
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  • Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague.
    — Luke Bosher, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Definition of confirmed

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“Finalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalized. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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