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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
Rather than punishing Li — as some initial speculation suggested — Beijing formalized his role last week as top trade negotiator.
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Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
In Europe, racing is more formalized, starting in karting.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Much of the expertise within organizations currently resides in people’s heads, and as such is tribal knowledge that’s never been formalized.
—Swami Chandrasekaran, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
More personnel decisions, such as the expulsion and replacement of Central Committee members, are expected to be formalized at the meeting.
—CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
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Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
In Europe, racing is more formalized, starting in karting.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Much of the expertise within organizations currently resides in people’s heads, and as such is tribal knowledge that’s never been formalized.
—Swami Chandrasekaran, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
More personnel decisions, such as the expulsion and replacement of Central Committee members, are expected to be formalized at the meeting.
—CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalize
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In part, the McKinley administration standardized various press protocols and routines involved in managing the press corps—holding somewhat regular briefings, for example, and carefully timing White House announcements.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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In fact, this team found that even after the light from Type Ia supernovas was standardized, Type Ia supernovas from populations of younger stars were fainter than those belonging to older stellar populations.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Fort Worth City Council unanimously approved a memorial marker agreement that will allow the Texas Department of Transportation to place signs honoring Nava along the section of Loop 820 between Interstate 35W and Marine Creek Parkway.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Nov. 2025
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According to the terms of the agreement approved by county commissioners, the Record will receive $300,000 and Meyer will receive $200,000.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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In 1788, when the Constitution was ratified, the new US governmental framework famously included a clause in its First Amendment to prevent any laws that infringed on the freedom of the press.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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The United States has also signed but not ratified the deal.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, in a bright spot for Sony, a sequel to the movie has already been confirmed, with Netflix reportedly providing the Japanese company a $15 million cash bonus for the first film’s performance.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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Family members confirmed to Sacramento television station KCRA that the man found at the apartment was McClintic.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The agreement, if finalized, would stabilize the supplemental nutrition assistance program — known as SNAP nationally and CalFresh in California.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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In the year that followed, doctors shared their feelings of dismay that they hadn’t been contacted until the deal was finalized.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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“Formalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalize. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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