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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
The new Iranian agency formalizes an existing, albeit murky, vetting lane that takes vessels through the strait’s northern waters near the Iranian coastline.
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Adam Schreck, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
But the death penalty law formalizes this duality with unprecedented starkness.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
The resolution announced Tuesday formalizes that.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Council Member Abbie Kamin said the agreement formalizes a process that has been underway for years.
—Ryan Nickerson, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Tuesday's vote formalizes that shift, though the county says discussions are still underway about potentially moving the observance to a different date in future years.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The program formalizes alterations training to Nordstrom’s service standards while expanding access for skilled sewers seeking to enter or pivot into tailoring careers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
Cowork formalizes this usage pattern by removing terminal requirements and adding a more approachable interface.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The new clinic, however, formalizes this process and opens their services to a wider network of families.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Dec. 2025
Adam Schreck, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
But the death penalty law formalizes this duality with unprecedented starkness.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
The resolution announced Tuesday formalizes that.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Council Member Abbie Kamin said the agreement formalizes a process that has been underway for years.
—Ryan Nickerson, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Tuesday's vote formalizes that shift, though the county says discussions are still underway about potentially moving the observance to a different date in future years.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The program formalizes alterations training to Nordstrom’s service standards while expanding access for skilled sewers seeking to enter or pivot into tailoring careers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
Cowork formalizes this usage pattern by removing terminal requirements and adding a more approachable interface.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The new clinic, however, formalizes this process and opens their services to a wider network of families.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalizes
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The Beyer Speed Figure, which was invented by Washington Post columnist Andrew Beyer five decades ago, standardizes results across tracks and distances, usually resulting in scores from 100 to 110 for the very fastest horses.—
Peter Keating,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The platform standardizes descriptions across teams while adapting duties and responsibilities to an organization’s specific job titles and requirements.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2026
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The school board is scheduled to vote on the agreement during its meeting on Tuesday, but the union urged an earlier vote, saying teachers could return Monday if the board ratifies the deal by then.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Others feel that the treaty effectively ratifies something that already exists.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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Regardless, everyone approves of Kiana, with Zack good-naturedly parodying her sunglasses and the girls encouraging him to lock it down despite the tumultuous relationships their friend group seems to attract.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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The number of businesses can go up, but only if the village approves it.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Disruption is permanent, and AI is the divider The 2026 AlixPartners Disruption Index, polling executives across 11 countries and 10 industries confirms that disruption is now the operating baseline.—
Catherine Nekavand,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Mayo Clinic Press confirms that anxiety produces real physical responses, including labored breathing, muscle tightening and activation of the sympathetic nervous system.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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But those dollars are in limbo until the city finalizes its new master plan.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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Walke said that if the EPA finalizes the rollback now, the NRDC would plan to challenge it in court.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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