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 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 The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has joined American Circular Textiles as an Insights Partner, formalizing a relationship focused on advancing circular textile policy and infrastructure in the United States. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 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 The Indian economy is transforming as large parts of it are formalizing on the back of widespread adoption of digital technologies and changes in tax structure. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 9 July 2026 The document formalizing the name change was signed by the center’s general counsel, Elliot Berke. — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026

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Modular’s cost claims in comparison to CUDA need independent validation, and smart buyers will pilot real workloads on at least two kinds of hardware and measure cost, speed and engineering effort before standardizing on anything.

— Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
The Linux Foundation’s Tokenomics Foundation—focused on standardizing how companies measure and manage AI token costs and connect them to business value—officially launches today, backed by about 30 initial members.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of standardizing

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The move to Vegas was contingent on the state of Nevada approving $380 million of public funds to the Vegas ballpark project, which happened on June 15, 2023.

— Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
The Atlantic Coast Conference joined its peers in the Big 12, Big Ten and Southeastern conferences on Thursday by approving a ban that also covers professional athletes seeking to return to college to play men’s or women’s college basketball.

— Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of approving

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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

Golden 1 Center later announced that the concert had been postponed, confirming that a member of the touring crew died.

— Brandon Downs, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Measles cases have surged in Maryland, with state leaders confirming 14 new cases this week and outbreaks in three counties.

— Mike Stunson, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of confirming

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Sources have told The Star that Sporting KC is finalizing a deal to acquire a U-22 initiative player.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Iran and Oman are working on finalizing details of an agreement to control the Strait of Hormuz, according to a senior Iranian source, Reuters reported.

— Justina Lee,Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

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