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as in to standardize
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 to approve
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 formalize
This resolution formalizes which flags are considered the official flags of our city.
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The Indigenous Program was formalized in the mid-’90s to uplift Native talent and bring Indigenous stories to mainstream audiences.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2025
In the executive order formalizing Trump’s new tariffs, including baseline 10% tariffs for almost all countries, exemptions were broadly defined as products in the pharmaceutical, semiconductor, lumber, copper, critical minerals and energy sectors.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 22 Apr. 2025
The new title formalizes her longstanding contributions to Downtown’s catalog growth through dealmaking and business development initiatives.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 12 May 2025
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The Indigenous Program was formalized in the mid-’90s to uplift Native talent and bring Indigenous stories to mainstream audiences.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2025
In the executive order formalizing Trump’s new tariffs, including baseline 10% tariffs for almost all countries, exemptions were broadly defined as products in the pharmaceutical, semiconductor, lumber, copper, critical minerals and energy sectors.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 22 Apr. 2025
The new title formalizes her longstanding contributions to Downtown’s catalog growth through dealmaking and business development initiatives.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalize
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For multinational organizations, facility management data can help standardize sustainability practices across diverse regulatory environments.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Retirement benefits that provide long-term security for players and their families are also among key priorities, and standardizing team work environments, including facility and travel accommodations as well as support staff minimums, are on the list too.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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The result will be a 20-year master plan to be approved later this year by the NICTD board of directors.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Can a bank trust AI to approve a mortgage, flag fraud, or run a forecast?—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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This arms race between the U.S. in China is especially concerning given that there is no bilateral arms control agreement, and alongside Russia, neither country has ratified the 1996 Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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In doing so, TMC has sought support from the one country which has not ratified UNCLOS: the United States.—
Victor Vescovo,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Enter your full name, email address, date of birth and other info to confirm your identity.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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By 1946, romance rumors started to swirl about the pair, and on July 9, 1947, they were confirmed when the two announced their engagement, and were married on Nov. 20 that same year.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Haack, 41, finalized her divorce from ex-husband Josh Hall in May.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Minnesota finalized the move late Saturday night after a whale of a week to open free agency.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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“Formalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalize. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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