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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
After months of delay, the sentencing will now formalize Mr. Trump’s conviction, cementing his status as the first felon to occupy the Oval Office.
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Ben Protess, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
The Tuesday statement intends to formalize the separation.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Jan. 2025
At the time, a joint session of Congress was counting the Electoral College votes to formalize Joe Biden's victory.
—Jay O'Brien, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2025
Cownie says Sanders might be correct, but the recent staff cuts mean a short turnaround to formalize a metro collaboration before next week's application deadline.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
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Ben Protess, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
The Tuesday statement intends to formalize the separation.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Jan. 2025
At the time, a joint session of Congress was counting the Electoral College votes to formalize Joe Biden's victory.
—Jay O'Brien, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2025
Cownie says Sanders might be correct, but the recent staff cuts mean a short turnaround to formalize a metro collaboration before next week's application deadline.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalize
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How data is created, used, and maintained must be standardized.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The introduction of the Next Gen car — which has standardized parts from a single supplier and limits the differences in speed between cars — in 2022 has made the competition closer.—
Jordan Bianchi,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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The American Parkway Plan Commissioner Chris Shultz admitted that changes at Sailor Bar were required to adhere to the broader American River Parkway Plan, which was approved by supervisors in 2008.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Mar. 2025
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BlackRock led a campaign to get a spot bitcoin ETF approved in the U.S. through 2023, with a fleet of bitcoin funds making their debut in January 2024 before surging to become some of the fastest growing ETFs of all time.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The provision was ratified in the late nineteen-eighties, but conservatives allied with the country’s agricultural lobby have long impeded its enforcement.—
Julian Lucas,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution was ratified in 1951 following the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was elected to four terms between 1933 and 1945.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Hoffner did confirm that all 25 locations were owned by one franchise-owner, which continues to own and operate other Dairy Queen restaurants in the state.—
Alana Edgin,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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The team confirmed the change as the Yankees began spring training in Florida over the weekend.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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Typically, the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee meets after the WHO meeting to finalize recommendations.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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As warmer weather beckons, Columbus is finalizing a start date for new bike and scooter rentals that should arrive in March.—
Andrew King,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Formalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalize. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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