Definition of normalizenext

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Recent Examples of normalize Despite profanity being normalized, not all voters want to hear it from politicians. Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 Flight operations are normalizing as weather clears on Tuesday. Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026 Each metric was normalized to produce a final score out of 100. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026 The challenge is ensuring that engagement protects higher education rather than normalizes political interference in it. Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for normalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for normalize
standardize
Verb
  • Companies must get their processes in order and standardize their datasets before introducing technology.
    Andrew Zhyvolovych, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Caravans received military protection, taxes and tolls were standardized in many regions, and merchants carrying official passports, known as paiza (or geregee), enjoyed imperial protection.
    Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026

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“Normalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normalize. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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