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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
Though such meetings between rulers have been happening for centuries, they have been formalized in the modern era, and contemporary state visits usually follow a predictable pattern.
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Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
Beijing formalized labor rules for gig workers on online platforms, including delivery drivers and livestreamers, as the sector takes on a larger role in China’s economy.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Iran is now openly charging tolls for ships to traverse the Strait of Hormuz (often paid in Chinese yuan or cryptocurrencies), and is planning to set up a regime to formalize this control even after the war ends.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Chapin’s son, Roy Chapin IV, a descendant of the founder of the Hudson Motor Company, later helped formalize the partnership, and Brown has overseen the estate’s winemaking operation since its first commercial vintage in 2012.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
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Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
Beijing formalized labor rules for gig workers on online platforms, including delivery drivers and livestreamers, as the sector takes on a larger role in China’s economy.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Iran is now openly charging tolls for ships to traverse the Strait of Hormuz (often paid in Chinese yuan or cryptocurrencies), and is planning to set up a regime to formalize this control even after the war ends.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Chapin’s son, Roy Chapin IV, a descendant of the founder of the Hudson Motor Company, later helped formalize the partnership, and Brown has overseen the estate’s winemaking operation since its first commercial vintage in 2012.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalize
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In 1937, the National Mah Jongg League standardized the American variant.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Modern book transactions rely on International Standard Book Numbers (ISBNs), which were developed in the late 1960s and standardized internationally in the early 1970s.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Florida Senate later approved the plan in a 21-17 vote.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Florida Legislature approved the new congressional map Wednesday.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Twenty-Fifth Amendment, ratified in 1967, filled another gap, creating a formal process for presidential incapacitation and vice-presidential replacement.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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The three wrote the letters to help get the Constitution ratified.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Within minutes, the utility dispatched the nearest crew, which was 26 miles away, to confirm the lines were de-energized.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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Set one clear boundary today and confirm expectations so your commitments stay strong and manageable.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The justices typically won't finalize a decision until the losing side has used up the time they're given to ask that a case be reheard.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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Starting July 1, for most degrees, graduate students will be able to borrow only $20,500 per year, and up to $50,000 per year for professional degrees, such as dentistry and law, according to rules finalized by the Education Department on Thursday.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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“Formalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalize. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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