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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
Junior kept busy during his hiatus, formalizing his own $ad Boyz Records in 2024 and introducing his first signing, Valenzuela; the label operates alongside Rancho Humilde, with Junior remaining under contract and continuing to release albums for the latter.
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2026
Polk County Supervisor Jill Altringer and Sheriff Kevin Schneider attended in person to advocate for a contract that would formalize sheriff’s office coverage.
—Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 4 Mar. 2026
With hopes of growing the industry, the committee plans to reduce companies’ financial risk and liability, formalize a uniform building code and develop a strong workforce.
—Amancai Biraben, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Arizona lawmakers have approved legislation that would formalize a new rounding system for cash purchases after the discontinuation of the penny last year.
—Helen Rummel, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2026
Polk County Supervisor Jill Altringer and Sheriff Kevin Schneider attended in person to advocate for a contract that would formalize sheriff’s office coverage.
—Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 4 Mar. 2026
With hopes of growing the industry, the committee plans to reduce companies’ financial risk and liability, formalize a uniform building code and develop a strong workforce.
—Amancai Biraben, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Arizona lawmakers have approved legislation that would formalize a new rounding system for cash purchases after the discontinuation of the penny last year.
—Helen Rummel, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalize
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Economo and his colleagues see it as a blueprint for digitizing, standardizing, and scaling anatomy itself.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Mar. 2026
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Just over 50% of breast cancer patients in Kenya present with an advanced stage of the disease at diagnosis, according to the health ministry, which is working on standardizing early detection.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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China approved a new set of ethnicity laws that critics say risks further eroding the rights of minorities.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Members voted 4-1 to approve a three-year permit with conditions that set minimum staffing levels, ban the housing of minors and provide for a city oversight committee.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The musicians voted unanimously in late April 2019 to ratify a contract that settled the matters.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Who will run the government, sign peace deals, ratify arms control agreements?—
Douglas J. Feith,
Washington Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Olympic and World figure skating champion Alysa Liu will headline a Stars On Ice performance that includes seven Olympic gold medalists at the Honda Center May 16, the tour confirmed Tuesday.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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Rochell’s signing was covered Monday, as a league source confirmed to The Observer that the depth piece in the secondary and special teams player was staying put.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Part of the pitch was all the at-bats that would come his way while Manny Machado was away at the World Baseball Classic, but even that competition has intensified with the addition of Nick Castellanos and Ty France after Miranda finalized his minor league deal in January.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Former local junior college head coach Brandon Burgette is set to join Turgeon’s first staff as an assistant, once details are finalized.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Formalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalize. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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