FORMALIZING Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

formalizing

verb

present participle of formalize

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 appointment signifies a new chapter for Zankov, formalizing a partnership that has already played a pivotal role in the development of his business over the past two years. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 Employees already post about the brand more than peers at similar companies, so Starbucks is formalizing that behavior with briefs and compensation. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Language in your next lease renewal covering accent walls, hardware swaps or pre-move-out inspections, a signal that landlords are formalizing what has been an informal negotiation. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026 Trump plans to sign an executive order formalizing the directive within two weeks, the official said. — Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 The president is expected to sign an executive order within the next two weeks formalizing the move, a White House official said. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 Under the new partnership, the companies will work together to develop, finance and produce original features, formalizing an ongoing creative relationship as Watch This Ready expands its slate across independent and studio-backed projects. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026 Rights groups that have called for formalizing the moratorium or ending the death penalty altogether have also celebrated the vote. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 Experts say the law formalizing the study of the Torah, Judaism’s foundational text, grants the state a legal basis from which to oppose the court’s opinions. — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

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However, standardizing an algorithm is very different from migrating an enterprise.

— Scott Alldridge, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
By standardizing the process, OpenAI aims to have a consistent measure to evaluate new employees across teams.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of standardizing

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To support the transition, the council passed a resolution approving a grant agreement with The Recycling Partnership Inc.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Meloni moved quickly after the previous weekend’s looting and clashes, sending 500 additional soldiers to Milan and approving tougher penalties for minors involved in vandalism.

— Amanda Macias, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of approving

Verb

Hence, the National Players Basketball Association plans to talk with the NBA about ratifying the CBA to alter spending restrictions.

— Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
The European Union and the United States took one ultra-laborious step forward in ratifying their bilateral trade deal in late June.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

Definition of ratifying

Verb

The transportation authority is finalizing a study in the coming weeks that evaluates strategies for protecting the seven miles of railroad through Dana Point and San Clemente for the next 30 years.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
His team then assembles mood boards using references from films, music videos and other media before developing sketches and finalizing designs.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

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