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as in standardizing
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 approving
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 formalizing
The new administrators both announced their new roles on LinkedIn this week after Texas Education Agency officials unveiled the appointment of Licata and the Board of Managers, formalizing a state takeover and replacing previous district leadership.
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Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Major League Baseball has entered new agreements with Polymarket and the federal regulator that oversees prediction markets, formalizing the sports league’s involvement in the fast-growing industry.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
This designation is a foundational step in formalizing our vision for a premier Musical District.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Junior kept busy during his hiatus, formalizing his own $ad Boyz Records in 2024 and introducing his first signing, Valenzuela; the label operates alongside Rancho Humilde, with Junior remaining under contract and continuing to release albums for the latter.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2026
In response, Viazovska expressed an interest in formalizing her proofs, largely out of curiosity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Mar. 2026
Rheom Materials Next-gen startup Rheom Materials is formalizing its push into fashion manufacturing.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
In 2025, the brand also earned Certified B Corporation status, formalizing its long-standing commitments to sustainability and clean formulations.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Roughly half of the 180 companies were in the experimentation and prototyping phase, Rishi found, while 25% were hard at work formalizing their prototypes.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025
Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Major League Baseball has entered new agreements with Polymarket and the federal regulator that oversees prediction markets, formalizing the sports league’s involvement in the fast-growing industry.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
This designation is a foundational step in formalizing our vision for a premier Musical District.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Junior kept busy during his hiatus, formalizing his own $ad Boyz Records in 2024 and introducing his first signing, Valenzuela; the label operates alongside Rancho Humilde, with Junior remaining under contract and continuing to release albums for the latter.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2026
In response, Viazovska expressed an interest in formalizing her proofs, largely out of curiosity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Mar. 2026
Rheom Materials Next-gen startup Rheom Materials is formalizing its push into fashion manufacturing.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
In 2025, the brand also earned Certified B Corporation status, formalizing its long-standing commitments to sustainability and clean formulations.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Roughly half of the 180 companies were in the experimentation and prototyping phase, Rishi found, while 25% were hard at work formalizing their prototypes.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalizing
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Is there interest in standardizing EV sounds, where one sound could be a one size fits all type of solution?—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
19 Mar. 2026
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Just over 50% of breast cancer patients in Kenya present with an advanced stage of the disease at diagnosis, according to the health ministry, which is working on standardizing early detection.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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On Monday, the City Council will look at approving a $181,000 contract for pre-development services.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2026
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Congress remains deadlocked over approving funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees the TSA.—
Philip Marcelo,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Last April, the union celebrated when Atlanta City Council passed a resolution ratifying the first-of-its-kind collective bargaining agreement.—
Riley Bunch,
AJC.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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European lawmakers on Monday delayed a vote on ratifying the pact to seek clarification.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Minnesota authorities are confirming additional information about Jessi Pierce and her three young children, all of whom were killed along with the NHL reporter in a house fire last week, as well as giving an update on Pierce’s husband.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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His wife, singer Garnet Imes Bowman, shared a statement the following day confirming the news.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security are close to finalizing an agreement that will allow the federal government to use sensitive voter registration data for immigration and criminal investigations, sources with direct knowledge of the plan told CBS News.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Sox were still finalizing their outfield depth as camp neared a conclusion.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Formalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalizing. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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