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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
The company’s first-ever sustainability report formalizes this long-standing commitment, outlining measurable goals and performance across environmental, social, and governance priorities.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Thursday’s agreement formalizes that position, and requires the Justice Department to return or destroy any records that provide personally identifying information moving forward.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Cowork formalizes this usage pattern by removing terminal requirements and adding a more approachable interface.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The new clinic, however, formalizes this process and opens their services to a wider network of families.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Dec. 2025
The vote on Wednesday formalizes a years-long effort aimed at addressing transgender care.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 13 Nov. 2025
The deal formalizes a framework agreement between American and Chinese negotiators reached earlier this week.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
However, few fans comprehend that the latest action formalizes what has already occurred naturally.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
In this case, the ACIP guidance formalizes an existing recommendation, which is designed to reduce a very rare, slightly elevated risk of seizures when the two shots are combined into a single injection.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Thursday’s agreement formalizes that position, and requires the Justice Department to return or destroy any records that provide personally identifying information moving forward.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Cowork formalizes this usage pattern by removing terminal requirements and adding a more approachable interface.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The new clinic, however, formalizes this process and opens their services to a wider network of families.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Dec. 2025
The vote on Wednesday formalizes a years-long effort aimed at addressing transgender care.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 13 Nov. 2025
The deal formalizes a framework agreement between American and Chinese negotiators reached earlier this week.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
However, few fans comprehend that the latest action formalizes what has already occurred naturally.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
In this case, the ACIP guidance formalizes an existing recommendation, which is designed to reduce a very rare, slightly elevated risk of seizures when the two shots are combined into a single injection.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalizes
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The Protocol Layer Play UCP standardizes the entire transaction stack—discovery, authentication, payment, fulfillment—as a protocol layer instead of just another API endpoint.—
Joe Toscano,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The new guidance clarifies enforcement mechanisms, standardizes data use, and tightens legal boundaries for credit penalties.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Nov. 2025
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Deal to cut tariffs and ease regulatory barriers A formal signing of the deal could come later this year after officials go through the legal details of the text and the EU Parliament ratifies it.—
Rajesh Roy,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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That most of the general population will raise no objections further ratifies that dismal conclusion.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
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If the bill passes, and the FAA approves the name change, hundreds of aviation navigational charts, air traffic control documentation and airline avionics computer codes that allow pilots to safely operate aircraft might have to be changed to reflect the new name.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Longhorns could play on grass in 2027, Del Conte said, if coach Steve Sarkisian approves the change.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Replying confirms your number is active, while clicking anything can lead to fake login pages, follow-up scams or malware.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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And the contamination, new research confirms, lingers.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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The Education Department said involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new repayment plans.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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But even as the Super Bowl-winning coach finalizes a deal with the New York Giants, eight vacancies remain.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2026
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