finalize
verb (used with object)
to put into final form; complete all the details of.
has finalized
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present perfectof finalize (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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TikTok said late Thursday it has finalized a long-awaited deal that will allow the popular video-sharing app to keep operating in the U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 22, 2026
The U.S. has finalized crucial details of its planned rescue of Argentina, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2025
On Monday he announced that the UFC has finalized a seven-year streaming agreement with Paramount worth an average of $1.1 billion a year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2025
McVay acknowledged he has discussed a possible return to Kentucky by offensive coordinator Liam Coen after one year back with the Rams, but he doesn’t think Coen has finalized the move.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 9, 2022
Elon Musk has finalized his $44 billion Twitter deal, but the math of owning the company is dicey.
From New York Times ● Nov. 1, 2022
