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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
Although it hasn’t been formalized in its bylaws, IHSAA Commissioner Phil Neidig said its amateur rule has allowed athletes to use their name to promote activities like basketball camps or product promotion on social media.
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Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
The rule was formalized by the Football Association, the ruling body for English football, in the 1860s, and it has been modified multiple times since to encourage more attacking play.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
Ever-growing power conferences are the driving force behind an impending expansion of the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, which ESPN reported could be formalized within weeks and begin next season.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Expansion is expected to be formalized in May, after the plan is approved by various NCAA councils and committees.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The Secret Service Presidential protection mission dates back to 1901; it was formalized after the assassination of President William McKinley.
—Donald J. Mihalek, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Picard and his colleague Nirosha Murangan formalized this idea as the energy resistance principle.
—Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
The rule was formalized by the Football Association, the ruling body for English football, in the 1860s, and it has been modified multiple times since to encourage more attacking play.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
Ever-growing power conferences are the driving force behind an impending expansion of the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, which ESPN reported could be formalized within weeks and begin next season.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Expansion is expected to be formalized in May, after the plan is approved by various NCAA councils and committees.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The Secret Service Presidential protection mission dates back to 1901; it was formalized after the assassination of President William McKinley.
—Donald J. Mihalek, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Picard and his colleague Nirosha Murangan formalized this idea as the energy resistance principle.
—Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalized
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Her work is shaped by her military service, where procedure and outcomes are standardized.—
Laura Berrios,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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The first is standardized reporting that discloses trial funding, investigator payments, enrollment criteria and the rationale for site selection.—
Sukhun Kang,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
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The state constitution required new districts before the 2026 election, because Republicans had approved the prior map without sufficient Democratic support after the last census.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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But she was forced to remove from the ordinance approved Thursday any mention of eligible transit stops.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The agreement must still be approved by the union’s board and ratified by the membership to take effect.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
2 May 2026
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At the end of that month, the WGA officially ratified its provisional deal, with a 90% approval rate but significant voter downturn.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
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Their experiments confirmed that adding a single squirt of water to coffee beans before grinding can significantly reduce the static electric charge on the resulting grounds.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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The statement confirmed that the layoffs are a direct result of the HHS not renewing funding to the organization.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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With the Queen Anne Inn acquisition now finalized, the Hajjars are preparing for a redevelopment phase that will update the property while reinforcing its heritage as a Chatham icon.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Even if the rule is finalized, the EPA would still have to take more steps before Americans see binding legal changes.—
Justin Zorn,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Formalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalized. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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