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as in standardizes
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 ratifies
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 formalizes
However, few fans comprehend that the latest action formalizes what has already occurred naturally.
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Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
In this case, the ACIP guidance formalizes an existing recommendation, which is designed to reduce a very rare, slightly elevated risk of seizures when the two shots are combined into a single injection.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Many schools in South Korea already have their own restrictions for smartphone use, which the bill now formalizes.
—Reuters, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
The first agreement, for improvements of Pabst Farms Boulevard between Village Lane and Sawyer Road based on a traffic impact assessment, formalizes a plan in which Pabst Farms Development and Costco will pay for road costs.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Mizani previously told the Star-Telegram that Keller already conducts background checks when people are booked in the jail, and joining the 287(g) program formalizes the arrangement with ICE.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2025
Go to Jail Expansion formalizes the role for corruption.
—Ann Rutledge, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Researchers like me, who study death and dying, hoped that such scenes would spur more Americans to embrace end-of-life planning by discussing their wishes with family members and by completing an advance directive, which formalizes those wishes into a legal document.
—Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
Officials state an agreement has been in place for years, but the new pact formalizes and modernizes the arrangement.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
In this case, the ACIP guidance formalizes an existing recommendation, which is designed to reduce a very rare, slightly elevated risk of seizures when the two shots are combined into a single injection.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Many schools in South Korea already have their own restrictions for smartphone use, which the bill now formalizes.
—Reuters, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
The first agreement, for improvements of Pabst Farms Boulevard between Village Lane and Sawyer Road based on a traffic impact assessment, formalizes a plan in which Pabst Farms Development and Costco will pay for road costs.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Mizani previously told the Star-Telegram that Keller already conducts background checks when people are booked in the jail, and joining the 287(g) program formalizes the arrangement with ICE.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2025
Go to Jail Expansion formalizes the role for corruption.
—Ann Rutledge, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Researchers like me, who study death and dying, hoped that such scenes would spur more Americans to embrace end-of-life planning by discussing their wishes with family members and by completing an advance directive, which formalizes those wishes into a legal document.
—Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
Officials state an agreement has been in place for years, but the new pact formalizes and modernizes the arrangement.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalizes
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Mañón is an advocate for the creation of a certification course that standardizes the practice and addresses ethical and safety concerns.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Conduct Regular Risk Checks And Group Sensitive Details SDTM standardizes clinical trial data for easy regulatory review, but protecting patient privacy is critical.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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That most of the general population will raise no objections further ratifies that dismal conclusion.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
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The cessation of all fighting by the IDF and Hamas will go into effect after the Israel government ratifies the deal, according to an Israeli official.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
9 Oct. 2025
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Find a structure that works for both partners Ellen and Edward’s current system, in which Edward approves all of the couple’s spending, isn’t working for both of them.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Those who fail to renew on time could face a lapse in employment authorization, and employers would be required to suspend them until USCIS approves the new card.—
Daniel Shoer Roth,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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The filing, entered Monday by Comey’s legal defense team, confirms that evidence collected in the leak investigation, codenamed Arctic Haze, is central to the Justice Department’s false-statement and obstruction case against him.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Duffers already worked out the answer back in season 4, Ross confirms.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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City officials said San Jose State applied to serve as a potential base camp for a World Cup team before FIFA finalizes the list of eligible sites.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
28 Oct. 2025
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That process will change once DHS finalizes the rule.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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