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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
In a sign of Tehran’s efforts to formalize control over the waterway, Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization published two safe routes for shipping, according to state media.
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Alex Longley, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
The agreement was formalized during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Korea marking 140 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
The Portfolio Homes program is new, and Overland Park spokesperson Meg Ralph told The Star on Wednesday that there have been a few things the works in pre-application meetings, but nothing has been formalized yet.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
By waiting until after Griffin’s promotion to formalize the extension, the Pirates will receive a PPI pick after the first round if Griffin wins NL Rookie of the Year or finishes in the top three in NL MVP voting.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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Alex Longley, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
The agreement was formalized during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Korea marking 140 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
The Portfolio Homes program is new, and Overland Park spokesperson Meg Ralph told The Star on Wednesday that there have been a few things the works in pre-application meetings, but nothing has been formalized yet.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
By waiting until after Griffin’s promotion to formalize the extension, the Pirates will receive a PPI pick after the first round if Griffin wins NL Rookie of the Year or finishes in the top three in NL MVP voting.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalize
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But Macy's had already begun expanding its reach through full-page newspaper spreads, catalogues and later radio spots helped standardize American consumer desire.—
Randy Tucker,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Ng explains the canon of dishes on the menu is largely standardized across beverages, baked goods, and savory dishes.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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If approved, the plan is to turn the land into a mix of housing and retail space, with a proposal that includes a hotel, a food hall and a two-acre park.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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State officials have approved a private initiative to transport the whale back to the North Sea and possibly further to the Atlantic.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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It also must be ratified by membership.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Writers Guild of America East members at CBS News 24/7 have ratified a three-year contract, with salary increases and AI protections.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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Later, disciplined Saturn conjoins the Moon, reminding us to honor limits, confirm expectations, and be as reasonable as possible in this ever-shifting world.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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However, the company confirmed the leaking line was installed in the early 1970s — the same era as the pipe involved in the fatal 1997 blast.—
Lexi Salazar,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Philippe Pegoraro, chief economist at FH — the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry — said official exports figures for March won’t be finalized until later this month.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The rare Sunday Cabinet meeting to finalize the relief measures came as the coalition government faces new political pressures from rivals critical of their handling of the crisis.—
Brian Melley,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Formalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalize. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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