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as in standardized
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 approved
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 formalized
Universities and academies formalized disciplines, research careers and standards of evidence.
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Christopher P. Scheitle, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Copeland and Summers go on to say that this verbal agreement was formalized and written down in 1981.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
These events ensured Azerbaijan's victory and were formalized in the peace accord signed in Washington last month.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
The Ford Foundation formalized its funding plans in 2011, creating its JustFilms program that still supports 25-30 documentary films annually.
—Glenn Gamboa, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
It could be negotiated bilaterally between Washington and Tehran, in consultation with interested third parties, and perhaps later be formalized as a multilateral agreement.
—Robert J. Einhorn, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
The department is renegotiating an agreement with Amtrak and the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation to allow the federal agency to manage the station, with the change being formalized in September.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 27 Aug. 2025
While computation, as Turing formalized it, exists out of time, computers themselves do not.
—Anil Seth, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
Approval of the company’s business plan was formalized in a consent order that lists further conditions that the company must meet before the state will issue a Certificate of Authority that allows sale of insurance.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2025
Christopher P. Scheitle, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Copeland and Summers go on to say that this verbal agreement was formalized and written down in 1981.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
These events ensured Azerbaijan's victory and were formalized in the peace accord signed in Washington last month.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
The Ford Foundation formalized its funding plans in 2011, creating its JustFilms program that still supports 25-30 documentary films annually.
—Glenn Gamboa, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
It could be negotiated bilaterally between Washington and Tehran, in consultation with interested third parties, and perhaps later be formalized as a multilateral agreement.
—Robert J. Einhorn, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
The department is renegotiating an agreement with Amtrak and the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation to allow the federal agency to manage the station, with the change being formalized in September.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 27 Aug. 2025
While computation, as Turing formalized it, exists out of time, computers themselves do not.
—Anil Seth, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
Approval of the company’s business plan was formalized in a consent order that lists further conditions that the company must meet before the state will issue a Certificate of Authority that allows sale of insurance.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalized
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The test, which is standardized across the country, requires that drivers answer 14 specific questions in English and identity 37 different kinds of road signs.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Low- and medium-risk systems are migrated where possible, upgrade mechanisms are standardized and PQC training is embedded into both technical and business processes to ensure long-term resilience.—
Maeson Maherry,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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On Thursday, a Missouri House special committee on redistricting approved a plan, 10 to 4 along party lines.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Bathroom regulations for government buildings Texas Lawmakers approved legislation regulating which bathrooms people use in government buildings, sending the bill to Abbott.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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After 170 rolling strikes, more than 10,000+ Southern California hotel workers ratified contracts at 34 properties with record raises—an object lesson in how collective action converts inflation anxiety into take-home pay.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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After some disagreement between the House of Representatives and Senate on the final text, Congress ratified the amendment on July 12, 1965, and the amendment was fully ratified on February 10, 1967, after Nevada became the 38th state to ratify the amendment.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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North Korean state media also confirmed that Kim was attending the parade at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.—
Stella Kim,
NBC news,
29 Aug. 2025
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While having a day off because of the engagement would have been nice, Pittman and the Tombras School of AD & PR later confirmed on social media that the viral moment was actually staged.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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The league has not finalized the format.—
Jenna West,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Though the bill is yet to be finalized, the orbital station is cast as the linchpin of sustainable exploration to enable longer stays, partner investment and cislunar monitoring.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Formalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalized. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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