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
Bill, which formalized the deed.
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Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 14 Oct. 2025
The same systems that ensure transparency also attract financing, improve creditworthiness, and even formalize the thousands of small mining enterprises controlling, in some cases, up to three-quarters of supply.
—Anu Adedoyin Adasolum, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
This project exemplifies a public-private partnership, formalized under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA), which enables federal laboratories to collaborate with private industry to accelerate technological innovation.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
Trump brokered a historic agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates to formalize ties between the countries during his first term in office.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
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Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 14 Oct. 2025
The same systems that ensure transparency also attract financing, improve creditworthiness, and even formalize the thousands of small mining enterprises controlling, in some cases, up to three-quarters of supply.
—Anu Adedoyin Adasolum, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
This project exemplifies a public-private partnership, formalized under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA), which enables federal laboratories to collaborate with private industry to accelerate technological innovation.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
Trump brokered a historic agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates to formalize ties between the countries during his first term in office.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 Oct. 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,
25 Oct. 2025
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The system is meant to standardize processes across the company, empower frontline workers, and tie individuals’ targets to the group’s priorities.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Jeri said the measure, starting just after midnight and approved by the Council of Ministers, authorizes the deployment of the armed forces alongside the police to maintain public order.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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At that time, voters approved extending a capital-improvement property tax at the current rate to fund six categories of projects, including a new Little Rock District Court facility.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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Actors’ Equity reached a tentative agreement with the League Saturday over a new contract, as part of a mediation session, and members are set to vote whether to ratify the agreement in the coming days.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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All the tentative agreements still need to be ratified by union members.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Vilaine did not confirm if anyone was transported to the hospital for medical care.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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These measurements confirmed that the metals were not forming nanoparticles but were dispersed as single atoms, chemically bound within the carbon framework in the favourable coordination environment — the secret sauce to their exceptional performance, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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However, Engelbert has indicated that a draft lottery and expansion draft won’t happen until the next CBA is finalized.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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According to a press release, the sale of the brand was approved on October 1 by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, and it’s expected to be finalized on November 3.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Formalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalize. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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