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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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If your claim is approved, you should be reimbursed by a direct deposit into your bank account or with a paper check in the mail.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2025
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How college sports will be governed and regulated after a settlement in the House v. NCAA lawsuit is approved, allowing schools to pay athletes directly as part of a revenue sharing plan.—
The Athletic College Football,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The 22nd Amendment of the Constitution, which was ratified in 1951 after Franklin D. Roosevelt's record-setting tenure in office, currently states that no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Prior Lake City Council approved the reinstatement of school resource officers (SROs) at its March 26 meeting, and the Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board is scheduled to vote on ratifying the agreement on April 8.—
Jacqueline Devine,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Ellis also posted a video statement to her Facebook on Jan. 31 confirming she was not involved.—
Katie Smith,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Kennedy has campaigned against vaccines for decades and he's expected to be confirmed this week.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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The overdraft fee rule was finalized and set to take effect in October, but Vought’s directive puts it on hold.—
Cora Lewis,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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Three of these four regulations were finalized as part of former President Joe Biden’s broader effort to encourage the oil and gas industry to transition to renewable energy.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Formalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalize. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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