1
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
Universities and academies formalized disciplines, research careers and standards of evidence.
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Christopher P. Scheitle, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Copeland and Summers go on to say that this verbal agreement was formalized and written down in 1981.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
These events ensured Azerbaijan's victory and were formalized in the peace accord signed in Washington last month.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
The Ford Foundation formalized its funding plans in 2011, creating its JustFilms program that still supports 25-30 documentary films annually.
—Glenn Gamboa, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Christopher P. Scheitle, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Copeland and Summers go on to say that this verbal agreement was formalized and written down in 1981.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
These events ensured Azerbaijan's victory and were formalized in the peace accord signed in Washington last month.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
The Ford Foundation formalized its funding plans in 2011, creating its JustFilms program that still supports 25-30 documentary films annually.
—Glenn Gamboa, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalize
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By reducing construction timelines by as much as 70 percent and standardizing production across regional factories, ARCbuild seeks to enable developers to build communities specifically designed for first-time buyers.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Therefore, look to standardize as much as possible.—
Diaz Nesamoney,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The United States has approved the potential sale of F-16 fighter jets to Peru to support the South American country's counternarcotics and counterterrorism operations.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Despite being used frequently in cosmetics, Crodafos CES had to first be tested and approved by the FDA to make it onto the Inactive Ingredient Database.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The council also ratified a $100,000 donation previously earmarked for immigrant aid.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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Producers and engineers at the company just ratified their first three-year collective bargaining agreement.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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Senate Republicans typically confirm nominees based on the White House’s priority levels.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Researchers from the Center for Whale Research, SeaDoc Society and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance confirmed the female calf was deceased, with its umbilical cord still attached when spotted in Rosario Strait near the San Juan Islands.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Once those standards are finalized, homeowners should be provided appropriate incentives to make the necessary investments.—
Patrick Wolff,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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Although nothing has been finalized yet, a FrontOfficeSports report from late July shed light on a meeting James and Carter had with Nikola Jokic's agent in Saint-Tropez regarding the new endeavor.—
Evan Bell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Formalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalize. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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