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as in standardized
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 approved
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 formalized
It was recently formalized in a contract that provides continued access to NWI’s melt-spinning equipment and advanced processing facilities.
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Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
LeVota formalized his candidacy Tuesday afternoon, just minutes before the deadline.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Iran is now signaling that this leverage could be formalized.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
When large parts of mathematics are able to be formalized, new possibilities will open up.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
The previous day, Barnard had formalized his pitch for a conservative framework for Abundance in an essay published in the journal American Affairs.
—Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The Shanghai Broadcasting Film & TV Producers Association and the Hong Kong Screenwriters’ Guild formalized their relationship at the market, signing a memorandum of understanding covering co-production, talent cultivation and technological exchange.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
Across large organizations, innovation is now formalized.
—Big Think, 20 Mar. 2026
Under his administration, Austin has formalized new relationships with cities in Korea and Thailand and signed a memorandum of understanding with a city in Singapore.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
LeVota formalized his candidacy Tuesday afternoon, just minutes before the deadline.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Iran is now signaling that this leverage could be formalized.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
When large parts of mathematics are able to be formalized, new possibilities will open up.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
The previous day, Barnard had formalized his pitch for a conservative framework for Abundance in an essay published in the journal American Affairs.
—Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The Shanghai Broadcasting Film & TV Producers Association and the Hong Kong Screenwriters’ Guild formalized their relationship at the market, signing a memorandum of understanding covering co-production, talent cultivation and technological exchange.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
Across large organizations, innovation is now formalized.
—Big Think, 20 Mar. 2026
Under his administration, Austin has formalized new relationships with cities in Korea and Thailand and signed a memorandum of understanding with a city in Singapore.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalized
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The judge also deemed the commissioner’s use of mandatory arbitration clauses and standardized universal employment contracts as falling short of establishing that Manfred is involved in teams’ hiring of specific scouts.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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In 1924 the marathon distance was standardized at 42,195 meters (26 miles 385 yards).—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Mar. 2026
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Kelly Wachel, the district’s chief communications officer, told The Star that Park Hill is unsure what a second, broader limit to property tax revenue could mean for their schools if approved by voters.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Would Eugène Viollet-le-Duc have approved?—
David A. Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Members of the Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement that goes into effect immediately, the shipyard said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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That last contract, ratified in 2023, expired last summer, and the new one comes after a year of bargaining.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Perry's representative confirmed to USA TODAY on Tuesday that the workers were eventually allowed to hold onto the gift cards after confusion was cleared up.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Reynard confirmed Rzenno knows the strike zone well from having caught so many pitches.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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As for what comes next, on April 21, the General Fireworks Advisory Committee will review the task force report, consider feedback and provide any additional insight before it is finalized.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Their divorce was finalized in December 2016.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Formalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalized. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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