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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 Creator Marketplace formalizes that shift.
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Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The guru-chela relation formalizes their identity in a castelike structure and includes ritual elements such as formal initiation and renaming.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
The agreement signed by the organizations last week formalizes plans in the organizations’ letter of intent announced in March.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026
This agreement also formalizes and significantly expands upon the parties’ October 2025 Letter of Intent, extending the original ten-year framework into a 15-year binding contract with two additional five-year extension options.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 25 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
Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The guru-chela relation formalizes their identity in a castelike structure and includes ritual elements such as formal initiation and renaming.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
The agreement signed by the organizations last week formalizes plans in the organizations’ letter of intent announced in March.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026
This agreement also formalizes and significantly expands upon the parties’ October 2025 Letter of Intent, extending the original ten-year framework into a 15-year binding contract with two additional five-year extension options.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 25 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalizes
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The initiative standardizes and pays for a range of services, including remote patient monitoring, home meal delivery, and mobile obstetric services.—
Mary C. Mayhew,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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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 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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To build such a loop, treat the first AI draft as a starting point, and require a second pass where AI challenges itself before a human approves anything.—
Robert Burko,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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However, utilities must submit experimental data proving safety before the NRC approves these operational changes.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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Research in Frontiers in Psychology confirms that self-aware leaders make sharper decisions under pressure, sustain stronger teams and outlast peers across market cycles.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Midland Mayor Lori Blong confirms 1 person killed During a news conference, Midland Mayor Lori Blong confirmed that one person was killed.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
12 June 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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“Formalizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalizes. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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