1
as in to standardize
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 to approve
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 formalize
But analysts say the push to formalize the mining industry risks colliding with entrenched realities on the ground.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Gabriel Advisory Group is her attempt to formalize a different approach.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Ever-growing power conferences are the driving force behind an impending expansion of the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, which ESPN reported could be formalized within weeks and begin next season.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Some clinics partner with third-party financing services that formalize the process, and others will set up informal in-house arrangements.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Gabriel Advisory Group is her attempt to formalize a different approach.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Ever-growing power conferences are the driving force behind an impending expansion of the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, which ESPN reported could be formalized within weeks and begin next season.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Some clinics partner with third-party financing services that formalize the process, and others will set up informal in-house arrangements.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalize
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The proposal is an attempt by the NCAA to re-standardize eligibility and prevent the constant lawsuits by individual athletes for waivers and exceptions that the organization has faced in recent years.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
6 May 2026
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The presets are designed to handle different textures and recipes, helping standardize results without requiring manual adjustment.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 May 2026
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The board approved more than $12,000 in expenses for travel that was completed nine months ago.—
Jeff Abell,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
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This is something that should never have been approved.—
Curt Anderson,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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The Twenty-Fifth Amendment, ratified in 1967, filled another gap, creating a formal process for presidential incapacitation and vice-presidential replacement.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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The three wrote the letters to help get the Constitution ratified.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Within minutes, the utility dispatched the nearest crew, which was 26 miles away, to confirm the lines were de-energized.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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Set one clear boundary today and confirm expectations so your commitments stay strong and manageable.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The justices typically won't finalize a decision until the losing side has used up the time they're given to ask that a case be reheard.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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Starting July 1, for most degrees, graduate students will be able to borrow only $20,500 per year, and up to $50,000 per year for professional degrees, such as dentistry and law, according to rules finalized by the Education Department on Thursday.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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“Formalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalize. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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