1
as in to standardize
to make agree with a single established standard or model
we'll need to formalize our research results before we submit our study for review
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as in to approve
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the plan has yet to be formalized by the city council
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Recent Examples of formalize
It could be negotiated bilaterally between Washington and Tehran, in consultation with interested third parties, and perhaps later be formalized as a multilateral agreement.
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Robert J. Einhorn, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
The department is renegotiating an agreement with Amtrak and the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation to allow the federal agency to manage the station, with the change being formalized in September.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 27 Aug. 2025
Many schools in South Korea already have their own restrictions for smartphone use, which the bill now formalizes.
—Reuters, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
Its buttoned cuffs, uniform stripes, and preppy collar are capable of formalizing your entire ‘fit.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
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Robert J. Einhorn, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
The department is renegotiating an agreement with Amtrak and the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation to allow the federal agency to manage the station, with the change being formalized in September.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 27 Aug. 2025
Many schools in South Korea already have their own restrictions for smartphone use, which the bill now formalizes.
—Reuters, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
Its buttoned cuffs, uniform stripes, and preppy collar are capable of formalizing your entire ‘fit.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalize
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In 1966, Congress passed the Uniform Time Act, standardizing the length of daylight saving time.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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While many students across Michigan face rules from districts or teachers limiting their phone use, the state has no law in place standardizing cellphone restrictions across school districts.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In 2015, the Louisville Metro Council approved committing $139 million for construction of the hotel, which opened in 2018.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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Lawmakers in California responded in kind, approving a measure to put a proposal on the November ballot that would suspend current redistricting rules and allow Democrats to gain a similar number of seats.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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By the end of the novel, that opening line has been both called into question and ratified.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Drivers and budtenders at Ascend Cannabis Provisions in Grand Rapids ratified their first contract with Teamsters Local 406 two years ago.—
Adrienne Roberts,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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North Korean state media also confirmed that Kim was attending the parade at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.—
Stella Kim,
NBC news,
29 Aug. 2025
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Evergreen Park coach Jim Ramazinski confirmed that Evans will play a big role in helping this year’s team try to achieve that goal.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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Trades finalize in three to five seconds, enabling near-instant payment finality, and transaction fees are measured in fractions of a cent.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Those include making people verify old account information when requesting a change and requiring comptroller office staff to speak with a vendor’s representative on the phone to finalize an account change.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Formalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalize. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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