1
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
The new administrators both announced their new roles on LinkedIn this week after Texas Education Agency officials unveiled the appointment of Licata and the Board of Managers, formalizing a state takeover and replacing previous district leadership.
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Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Major League Baseball has entered new agreements with Polymarket and the federal regulator that oversees prediction markets, formalizing the sports league’s involvement in the fast-growing industry.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
This designation is a foundational step in formalizing our vision for a premier Musical District.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Junior kept busy during his hiatus, formalizing his own $ad Boyz Records in 2024 and introducing his first signing, Valenzuela; the label operates alongside Rancho Humilde, with Junior remaining under contract and continuing to release albums for the latter.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2026
In response, Viazovska expressed an interest in formalizing her proofs, largely out of curiosity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Mar. 2026
Rheom Materials Next-gen startup Rheom Materials is formalizing its push into fashion manufacturing.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
In 2025, the brand also earned Certified B Corporation status, formalizing its long-standing commitments to sustainability and clean formulations.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Roughly half of the 180 companies were in the experimentation and prototyping phase, Rishi found, while 25% were hard at work formalizing their prototypes.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025
Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Major League Baseball has entered new agreements with Polymarket and the federal regulator that oversees prediction markets, formalizing the sports league’s involvement in the fast-growing industry.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
This designation is a foundational step in formalizing our vision for a premier Musical District.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Junior kept busy during his hiatus, formalizing his own $ad Boyz Records in 2024 and introducing his first signing, Valenzuela; the label operates alongside Rancho Humilde, with Junior remaining under contract and continuing to release albums for the latter.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2026
In response, Viazovska expressed an interest in formalizing her proofs, largely out of curiosity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Mar. 2026
Rheom Materials Next-gen startup Rheom Materials is formalizing its push into fashion manufacturing.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
In 2025, the brand also earned Certified B Corporation status, formalizing its long-standing commitments to sustainability and clean formulations.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Roughly half of the 180 companies were in the experimentation and prototyping phase, Rishi found, while 25% were hard at work formalizing their prototypes.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalizing
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Is there interest in standardizing EV sounds, where one sound could be a one size fits all type of solution?—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
19 Mar. 2026
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Just over 50% of breast cancer patients in Kenya present with an advanced stage of the disease at diagnosis, according to the health ministry, which is working on standardizing early detection.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Political experts have also pointed out that Proposition 50 passed with a wide margin, with 64% of of voters approving the measure, so the investigation wouldn't have any impact on the results.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The judge will consider approving the settlement at an April 2 hearing.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Last April, the union celebrated when Atlanta City Council passed a resolution ratifying the first-of-its-kind collective bargaining agreement.—
Riley Bunch,
AJC.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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European lawmakers on Monday delayed a vote on ratifying the pact to seek clarification.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Once price breaks above or below the cloud, traders often watch to see whether price holds above or below the Kijun-sen, which acts as an equilibrium level, before confirming a new trend direction.—
Karl Montevirgen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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On Tuesday, Batula and Wilson released a joint statement confirming their new relationship after weeks of rumors claiming that their friendship had turned romantic.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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The French green chemistry company strives to restart construction of the Longlaville plant under a project-financing structure and begin production in the first half of 2028, subject to finalizing financing.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The county is moving toward finalizing the proposal, and has granted it an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act — a point of contention for many residents.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Formalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalizing. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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