1
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
City officials didn’t indicate whether an ordinance formalizing the subcommittee was being drafted.
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Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Its buttoned cuffs, uniform stripes, and preppy collar are capable of formalizing your entire ‘fit.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
While Colby’s outreach stirred debate in both countries, officials reiterated their positions of not formalizing any commitment to a hypothetical conflict.
—Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
This year, Fort Worth ISD is formalizing that change.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2025
Cakarel goes on to explain that Mubi is formalizing an Ethical Funding and Investment Policy, published Friday, as well as an independent Arts Advisory Council to be established in September.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Its buttoned cuffs, uniform stripes, and preppy collar are capable of formalizing your entire ‘fit.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
While Colby’s outreach stirred debate in both countries, officials reiterated their positions of not formalizing any commitment to a hypothetical conflict.
—Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
This year, Fort Worth ISD is formalizing that change.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2025
Cakarel goes on to explain that Mubi is formalizing an Ethical Funding and Investment Policy, published Friday, as well as an independent Arts Advisory Council to be established in September.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalizing
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In 1966, Congress passed the Uniform Time Act, standardizing the length of daylight saving time.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Sep. 2025
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Organizations that understand that AI will become the ultimate keeper of organizational knowledge, a resource for learning and standardizing on best practices, will be the winners.—
George Pesansky,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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But September’s polling shows a modest recovery, with 32 percent approving and 61 percent disapproving (-29 net).—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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That includes approving a pay raise for a county official weeks after that official paid Woodward’s business $9,000 for campaign work.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Bethea said the fact that Sky Chefs has delayed ratifying their contract at BWI is a testament to its values.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Aug. 2025
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The United States has long upheld most tenets of UNCLOS, benefiting from its framework even without ratifying it.—
Kevin Green,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
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Erin LaRow, a spokesperson for DCF, Kansas’ child welfare agency, said state privacy laws prevented her from confirming whether a hotline call from the nurse was received.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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In a statement confirming Broder’s death, his family pointed to the fact that Broder died on Rosh Hashanah.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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The order marks an important procedural step toward finalizing the TikTok sale, but the deal is not yet complete.—
Samantha Waldenberg,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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According to a Red Sox source, Toboni is finalizing a deal to become the Washington Nationals’ new head of baseball operations.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Formalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalizing. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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