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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
When large parts of mathematics are able to be formalized, new possibilities will open up.
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Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
The previous day, Barnard had formalized his pitch for a conservative framework for Abundance in an essay published in the journal American Affairs.
—Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The Shanghai Broadcasting Film & TV Producers Association and the Hong Kong Screenwriters’ Guild formalized their relationship at the market, signing a memorandum of understanding covering co-production, talent cultivation and technological exchange.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
Across large organizations, innovation is now formalized.
—Big Think, 20 Mar. 2026
Under his administration, Austin has formalized new relationships with cities in Korea and Thailand and signed a memorandum of understanding with a city in Singapore.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
The Rams formalized their two-year deal Monday with Stuard, who served as a captain of the Detroit Lions last season.
—CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
But the condition was not formalized as a clinical diagnosis until the 1970s.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
In 2020, Japan formalized UAP reporting protocols for its Self-Defense Forces, the branch of the Japanese military responsible for national defense.
—Darrell Evans, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
The previous day, Barnard had formalized his pitch for a conservative framework for Abundance in an essay published in the journal American Affairs.
—Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The Shanghai Broadcasting Film & TV Producers Association and the Hong Kong Screenwriters’ Guild formalized their relationship at the market, signing a memorandum of understanding covering co-production, talent cultivation and technological exchange.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
Across large organizations, innovation is now formalized.
—Big Think, 20 Mar. 2026
Under his administration, Austin has formalized new relationships with cities in Korea and Thailand and signed a memorandum of understanding with a city in Singapore.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
The Rams formalized their two-year deal Monday with Stuard, who served as a captain of the Detroit Lions last season.
—CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
But the condition was not formalized as a clinical diagnosis until the 1970s.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
In 2020, Japan formalized UAP reporting protocols for its Self-Defense Forces, the branch of the Japanese military responsible for national defense.
—Darrell Evans, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalized
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Gold bullion coins are government-issued, standardized in weight and purity, and recognized by dealers worldwide.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The House unanimously passed House Bill 634 on Wednesday, requiring police training for situations involving elopement, which is not standardized statewide.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2026
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Owens made the case that under the stadium incentive package approved by lawmakers in 2024 and the tentative STAR bond agreement negotiated by Toland on behalf of the state, rejecting the sports authority bill would only give the executive branch more control over the project.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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The deal must still be approved by a judge.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Members of the Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement that goes into effect immediately, the shipyard said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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That last contract, ratified in 2023, expired last summer, and the new one comes after a year of bargaining.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The National Weather Service confirmed on Tuesday that 12 tornadoes were produced across Illinois and northern Indiana during a series of severe storms earlier this month.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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War Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed last week that the Pentagon is seeking at least $200 billion in additional federal funding for the Iran war.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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The mission architecture, like much of NASA's exploration portfolio, is not yet finalized.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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In October, OpenAI finalized an agreement with regulators that left the nonprofit's board in charge of its for-profit business but eased the way for investors and the company to profit from its technologies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Formalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalized. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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