finalize
verb (used with object)
to put into final form; complete all the details of.
finalized
Example Sentences
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As the journalists finalized their divorces with their ex-spouses in 2023, reports of a budding romance came to the forefront.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
A deal could be finalized as soon as this week and could value Instacart at around $17 billion, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
A draft of that review, which was completed in 2024 but not finalized, gave top marks to the state.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
Soon after, they struck a deal: California Forever would cover the city’s project-related costs and pay it $10 million if the annexation is finalized.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Patrice, Amy, and Hena finalized scripts, and we’ve been interviewing students every day at lunch.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
