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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
Shopify formalized dual career tracks at equivalent compensation in 2023, because principal-level ICs are now producing principal-level outcomes without people leadership.
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Rinita Datta, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
But actually, the regulatory process is where many of the kinks are worked out and the practical applications of the bill are formalized.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Beijing gifted the first panda to the United States in 1972 after President Richard Nixon formalized normal relations with China.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 15 May 2026
First awarded in 1922 and formalized in 1935, The Drama League Awards are the oldest theatrical honors in America.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Then, in February, the administration formalized the rollback of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, in effect making the exemptions permanent.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 8 May 2026
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.
—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
Rinita Datta, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
But actually, the regulatory process is where many of the kinks are worked out and the practical applications of the bill are formalized.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Beijing gifted the first panda to the United States in 1972 after President Richard Nixon formalized normal relations with China.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 15 May 2026
First awarded in 1922 and formalized in 1935, The Drama League Awards are the oldest theatrical honors in America.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Then, in February, the administration formalized the rollback of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, in effect making the exemptions permanent.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 8 May 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalized
Verb
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Provisioning can be standardized by device type.—
Dmitri Verbovski,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The Boxer’s chassis, engine, and drivetrain are standardized and can be repaired or replaced relatively quickly.—
David Szondy
May 23,
New Atlas,
23 May 2026
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California air regulators approved a sweeping update of the state’s cap-and-invest program, tightening the pollution cap while reshaping how billions in climate dollars flow through communities and industry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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There has been no definitive word that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has approved a potential deal.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The ideology emerged at a 1980 youth congress in the Finnish city of Raŭma, where a faction of just under one hundred signatories ratified the Raŭma Manifesto.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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The move was ratified after a vote involving the 20 Premier League clubs voted back in October.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
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And, just for good measure, his campaign confirmed the identity of Talarico’s girlfriend after Texas outlet Current Revolt published her name despite the campaign’s requests of other newsrooms to do the opposite.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 June 2026
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During a brief press conference attended by Oregon Live, Sandy Police Chief Patrick Huskey confirmed that the officer was in stable condition and was expected to survive.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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World Cup rosters have been finalized for every team in the event.—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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The negotiations aren’t yet finalized.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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“Formalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalized. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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