1
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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2
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
Tuesday’s vote adopted a resolution formalizing that voluntary practice.
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Emily Brooks, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
Zipline's aircraft operate under a series of FAA classifications—specifically, part 107, part 135, and the upcoming part 108, which will formalize BVLOS operation.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
And then the process of bringing those two things together will formalize what the structure is.
—Meaghan Garvey, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2025
However, the temporary restraining order was dropped after no one appeared in court that May to formalize or extend it.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Emily Brooks, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
Zipline's aircraft operate under a series of FAA classifications—specifically, part 107, part 135, and the upcoming part 108, which will formalize BVLOS operation.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
And then the process of bringing those two things together will formalize what the structure is.
—Meaghan Garvey, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2025
However, the temporary restraining order was dropped after no one appeared in court that May to formalize or extend it.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalize
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Workstreams were standardized to consistently baseline project expectations.—
Pradeep Prasana Kanagaraj,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Rankin said if lawmakers approve the funding and establish the institute at SCSU, the program would be able to standardize the training and requirements for a field that is growing.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2025
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The restaurant had been using a rice cooker and a microwave that were not approved for use in commercial settings.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Nicaragua’s Legislature approved a constitutional reform in late January, allowing Ortega and Murillo to serve as co-presidents of the Central American country.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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The amendment was ratified in 1951, in the wake of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s four terms in office.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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But the invasion would be reserved, not ratified, as Trump and Vance and Putin are seeking.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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But officials were not able to confirm if a blown tire was at fault for the crash.—
Ron Wilkins,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Listen, many Gomez fans were skeptical when the singer confirmed her relationship with the prolific music producer back in December 2023.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2025
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The list of 20 stations set to receive new fare gates from the four firms has not yet been finalized.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who finalized their takeover of the club in 2021, celebrated the victory with excitement, heartfelt emotion and deep pride and passion for the team.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Formalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalize. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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