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
What Happens Next Russia and Iran are set to continue formalizing their partnership through high-level talks and agreements, with attention on energy infrastructure, military coordination and nuclear projects.
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Alongside the Yash Raj Films announcement, a new Memorandum of Understanding between the British Film Institute and India’s National Film Development Corporation was agreed, formalizing a collaboration that has been active since 2021.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
City officials didn’t indicate whether an ordinance formalizing the subcommittee was being drafted.
—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
Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Alongside the Yash Raj Films announcement, a new Memorandum of Understanding between the British Film Institute and India’s National Film Development Corporation was agreed, formalizing a collaboration that has been active since 2021.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
City officials didn’t indicate whether an ordinance formalizing the subcommittee was being drafted.
—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,
25 Oct. 2025
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FilmLA, in coordination with City Council, should also be tasked with standardizing conditions across districts and making clear commitments so that new special conditions are rarely needed.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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At the time, the STB ended up approving that $31 billion takeover largely due to the small size of KCS, with the merging companies remaining the smallest of the Class I North American railroads.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, a majority of Republican voters (53%) still opposes Congress approving more military aid for Ukraine.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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The United States signed the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty in 1996 during President Bill Clinton's first term, but the Senate voted against ratifying the treaty.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Delegates of Workers United and the company resumed bargaining in April 2024 with the goal of ratifying a new contract by the end of the year, but that never came to pass as negotiations stalled with both sides blaming the other for not coming to the table.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Air Jordan 3 has been in the news quite a bit recently, with SoleFly confirming that a shipment of its upcoming collaboration was stolen and could delay the launch.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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House Speaker Dan Hawkins, a Wichita Republican, released a statement Tuesday evening confirming that lawmakers will not convene in Topeka on Friday for the redistricting special session that GOP leaders have been pushing for weeks.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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Some Aquarians might be finalizing a move, mending family dynamics, or finally releasing emotional weight that’s been stored deep in the body.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Nats are finalizing a deal to hire Blake Butera, 33, according to ESPN, which was first to report the news, and The Washington Post.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Formalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalizing. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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