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as in standardizing
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 approving
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 formalizing
City officials didn’t indicate whether an ordinance formalizing the subcommittee was being drafted.
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Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Its buttoned cuffs, uniform stripes, and preppy collar are capable of formalizing your entire ‘fit.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
While Colby’s outreach stirred debate in both countries, officials reiterated their positions of not formalizing any commitment to a hypothetical conflict.
—Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
This year, Fort Worth ISD is formalizing that change.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2025
Cakarel goes on to explain that Mubi is formalizing an Ethical Funding and Investment Policy, published Friday, as well as an independent Arts Advisory Council to be established in September.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Its buttoned cuffs, uniform stripes, and preppy collar are capable of formalizing your entire ‘fit.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
While Colby’s outreach stirred debate in both countries, officials reiterated their positions of not formalizing any commitment to a hypothetical conflict.
—Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
This year, Fort Worth ISD is formalizing that change.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2025
Cakarel goes on to explain that Mubi is formalizing an Ethical Funding and Investment Policy, published Friday, as well as an independent Arts Advisory Council to be established in September.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalizing
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Integrating pricing models, standardizing reporting, professionalizing sales - these are slow, complex, and culture-sensitive tasks that require real operator talent, not just M&A logic.—
Gustaf Lundberg Toresson,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In 1966, Congress passed the Uniform Time Act, standardizing the length of daylight saving time.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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In 2021, at the height of the pandemic, Kennedy petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to revoke authorization of COVID-19 vaccines and refrain from approving any future COVID-19 vaccines.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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The absence of a seventh council member to break ties is preventing any progress on approving a fiscal plan.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Bethea said the fact that Sky Chefs has delayed ratifying their contract at BWI is a testament to its values.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Aug. 2025
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The United States has long upheld most tenets of UNCLOS, benefiting from its framework even without ratifying it.—
Kevin Green,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
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This time, police taped off the house and questioned Sutton-Schulman for two hours until a detective got a call from the hospital confirming that L had attempted suicide in the woods behind the house.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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The latest update involves a few Drake bars and specifically who they were aimed at, as Thugger is heard confirming the lyrics were targeted at Gunna.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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For example, offering a supplemental home protection plan when a homeowner is finalizing their insurance coverage can feel intuitive and aligned.—
Dan Caldwell,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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While the league is still finalizing which night games will air, the additional game day allows the league to eliminate back-to-back games.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Formalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalizing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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