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as in standardizes
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 ratifies
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 formalizes
Bruss and colleagues identified a physically motivated alternative that formalizes system composition and gives rise to a class of theories that can be formulated with real numbers and yet are indistinguishable from standard quantum mechanics, even at the experimental level.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
The Creator Marketplace formalizes that shift.
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Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
The guru-chela relation formalizes their identity in a castelike structure and includes ritual elements such as formal initiation and renaming.
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Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
The agreement signed by the organizations last week formalizes plans in the organizations’ letter of intent announced in March.
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Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
27 May 2026
Sotheby’s new initiative, in a way, formalizes that shift.
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Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
19 May 2026
Brand executives say the collaboration formalizes a long-running trend of beer drinkers adding pickle juice or whole pickles to their brews.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
The new Iranian agency formalizes an existing, albeit murky, vetting lane that takes vessels through the strait’s northern waters near the Iranian coastline.
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Adam Schreck,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
But the death penalty law formalizes this duality with unprecedented starkness.
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Arie Perliger,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2026
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
The Creator Marketplace formalizes that shift.
—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
The guru-chela relation formalizes their identity in a castelike structure and includes ritual elements such as formal initiation and renaming.
—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
The agreement signed by the organizations last week formalizes plans in the organizations’ letter of intent announced in March.
—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
27 May 2026
Sotheby’s new initiative, in a way, formalizes that shift.
—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
19 May 2026
Brand executives say the collaboration formalizes a long-running trend of beer drinkers adding pickle juice or whole pickles to their brews.
—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
The new Iranian agency formalizes an existing, albeit murky, vetting lane that takes vessels through the strait’s northern waters near the Iranian coastline.
—
Adam Schreck,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
But the death penalty law formalizes this duality with unprecedented starkness.
—
Arie Perliger,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalizes
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Grodivo standardizes culture assessments, enabling dealmakers to compare targets and factor cultural fit into synergy models.
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The initiative standardizes and pays for a range of services, including remote patient monitoring, home meal delivery, and mobile obstetric services.
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The school board is scheduled to vote on the agreement during its meeting on Tuesday, but the union urged an earlier vote, saying teachers could return Monday if the board ratifies the deal by then.
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Others feel that the treaty effectively ratifies something that already exists.
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If the House approves the committee’s recommendation, and the Department of Justice decides to pursue charges, Joseph could face a fine of up to $100,000 and prison time for up to a year.
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The slides are well polished, the recommendations are clear, and the CEO approves everything within hours.
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Kuo also confirms that the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max (plus, presumably, the foldable iPhone) will have enough RAM for these top-flight extras.
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The pop superstar and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, both 36, tied the knot on Friday, July 3rd, in a glam ceremony held at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Swift's rep confirms to PEOPLE.
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The United States is currently projected to face Ivory Coast in the World Cup Round of 32 on July 1 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, though its opponent will not be official until FIFA finalizes the table of the eight best third-place teams.
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Trump is expected to return his attention to Ukraine once the United States finalizes a peace deal with Iran.
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“Formalizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalizes. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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