formalizing

present participle of formalize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of formalizing 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
Verb
  • While many students across Michigan face rules from districts or teachers limiting their phone use, the state has no law in place standardizing cellphone restrictions across school districts.
    Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Health systems that invest in standardizing, cleaning, and curating their data—and that have in-house teams capable of supporting research partnerships—are better positioned to command higher prices.
    Seth Joseph, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Without independent, experienced directors, the board has become a rubber stamp, approving misaligned compensation packages and tolerating underwhelming strategies while shareholders and franchisees shoulder the consequences.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • What was supposed to happen When there isn't a zealous anti-vaccine activist personally directing federal vaccine policy, US health agencies have a thorough, transparent protocol for approving and recommending vaccinations.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • And then Anne Hathaway showed up on the set of The Devil Wears Prada sequel in one (as seen above), all but confirming this will become fall's favorite piece.
    Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The exercise also simulated a launch pad abort scenario, confirming that the safety systems respond correctly under emergency conditions.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Austin said that her organization will be finalizing its bipartisan group of legislators in an effort to do that next year.
    Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Hardin also said on Wednesday that the EPA needs to fully consider all relevant factors before finalizing the rule.
    Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Formalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalizing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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