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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 equity stake formalizes a relationship that was already operationally embedded on the cloud side.
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Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Sotheby’s new initiative, in a way, formalizes that shift.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
Brand executives say the collaboration formalizes a long-running trend of beer drinkers adding pickle juice or whole pickles to their brews.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 May 2026
The new Iranian agency formalizes an existing, albeit murky, vetting lane that takes vessels through the strait’s northern waters near the Iranian coastline.
—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
Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Sotheby’s new initiative, in a way, formalizes that shift.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
Brand executives say the collaboration formalizes a long-running trend of beer drinkers adding pickle juice or whole pickles to their brews.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 May 2026
The new Iranian agency formalizes an existing, albeit murky, vetting lane that takes vessels through the strait’s northern waters near the Iranian coastline.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalizes
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China standardizes robots The innovation center has already completed application filings and coding tests for the first batch of enterprises and products submitted to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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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 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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Building inspector approves operations The restaurant posted on Instagram following the incident, assuring customers that the building had been evaluated.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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The city attorney reviews and approves contracts and ordinances for legal compliance, defends the city against lawsuits, and brings civil lawsuits on behalf of the city.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
20 May 2026
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Footage released of attacks from the Ukrainian side confirms that the Hornet has an unusual user interface and seems able to lock on to targets from long range.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Lynne Spears actually confirms this story in her memoir, Through the Storm.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 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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