1
as in standardized
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 approved
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 formalized
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.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Expansion is expected to be formalized in May, after the plan is approved by various NCAA councils and committees.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Our Special Relationship was formalized and announced by FDR and Prime Minister Winston Churchill during the darkest days of World War II.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The Secret Service Presidential protection mission dates back to 1901; it was formalized after the assassination of President William McKinley.
—Donald J. Mihalek, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Though such meetings between rulers have been happening for centuries, they have been formalized in the modern era, and contemporary state visits usually follow a predictable pattern.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
Beijing formalized labor rules for gig workers on online platforms, including delivery drivers and livestreamers, as the sector takes on a larger role in China’s economy.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Picard and his colleague Nirosha Murangan formalized this idea as the energy resistance principle.
—Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
After an initial pilot last year that helped define its direction, the program has now been formalized with a clear identity, said Urrutia.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Expansion is expected to be formalized in May, after the plan is approved by various NCAA councils and committees.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Our Special Relationship was formalized and announced by FDR and Prime Minister Winston Churchill during the darkest days of World War II.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The Secret Service Presidential protection mission dates back to 1901; it was formalized after the assassination of President William McKinley.
—Donald J. Mihalek, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Though such meetings between rulers have been happening for centuries, they have been formalized in the modern era, and contemporary state visits usually follow a predictable pattern.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
Beijing formalized labor rules for gig workers on online platforms, including delivery drivers and livestreamers, as the sector takes on a larger role in China’s economy.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Picard and his colleague Nirosha Murangan formalized this idea as the energy resistance principle.
—Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
After an initial pilot last year that helped define its direction, the program has now been formalized with a clear identity, said Urrutia.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalized
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Modern book transactions rely on International Standard Book Numbers (ISBNs), which were developed in the late 1960s and standardized internationally in the early 1970s.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Ng explains the canon of dishes on the menu is largely standardized across beverages, baked goods, and savory dishes.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, Florida lawmakers unanimously approved expanding KidCare to extend health insurance to more than 40,000 children.—
Daniel Chang,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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She is poised to become a member of the 4th District Court of Appeal, Division 1, if her nomination is approved.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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No telling yet how the WGA’s deal, which leaders arrived to earlier this month quite swiftly and the membership ratified on Friday, will affect the actors’ talks.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Unified School District administrators overwhelmingly ratified a new labor contract with the district, their union announced on Friday.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Their experiments confirmed that adding a single squirt of water to coffee beans before grinding can significantly reduce the static electric charge on the resulting grounds.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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The statement confirmed that the layoffs are a direct result of the HHS not renewing funding to the organization.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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With the Queen Anne Inn acquisition now finalized, the Hajjars are preparing for a redevelopment phase that will update the property while reinforcing its heritage as a Chatham icon.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Even if the rule is finalized, the EPA would still have to take more steps before Americans see binding legal changes.—
Justin Zorn,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Formalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalized. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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