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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
This also established the precedent of a two-term presidency, later formalized in the Constitution.
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Tiago Ventura, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
The board’s work has been plagued by a strained relationship with other city departments and council leadership as attempts to formalize board regulations have stalled and disagreements over document access and investigation results have emerged.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
The company’s first-ever sustainability report formalizes this long-standing commitment, outlining measurable goals and performance across environmental, social, and governance priorities.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Before long, the club was officially formalized as a professional entity – the first ever from the Jammu and Kashmir region to compete in a national-level competition.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
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Tiago Ventura, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
The board’s work has been plagued by a strained relationship with other city departments and council leadership as attempts to formalize board regulations have stalled and disagreements over document access and investigation results have emerged.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
The company’s first-ever sustainability report formalizes this long-standing commitment, outlining measurable goals and performance across environmental, social, and governance priorities.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Before long, the club was officially formalized as a professional entity – the first ever from the Jammu and Kashmir region to compete in a national-level competition.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalize
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So that’s the first thing that in our mind is helping to standardize the officiating really across the world.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Tech company Qicaihong has gone further, expanding from China’s Silicon Valley, Shenzhen, to a very rural part of Yunnan province to standardize local corn production for bigger markets.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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If Kelesis is not approved or his nomination is withdrawn, Chattah can keep serving for 210 days, Lee argued.—
JESSICA HILL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Food and Drug Administration will consider whether to approve Moderna’s new flu vaccine after all, resolving a dispute that had blocked the company’s application for the first-of-its-kind shot.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Under state law, the proclamation must be ratified by the governing body, which the Board did on Tuesday.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Some countries were quick to note their US deals had never been officially ratified.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Authorities have described the suspect as a male of average build, roughly 5 feet, 9 or 10 inches tall, but have not confirmed any personal identity details or motive.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Feb. 2026
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One of the Nest doorbell camera images released by the FBI was taken on a different date than the others, a source with knowledge of the investigation confirmed to Fox News Digital Monday.—
Michael Ruiz , Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Indian officials reportedly postponed a US trip that was set for this week to finalize the countries’ trade pact.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Bears finalized a deal to buy the site in February 2023.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Formalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalize. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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