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standardized

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verb

past tense of standardize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of standardized
Adjective
Because they are widely recognized and backed by government mints, these coins can be easier to value and resell compared to less standardized products. Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026 Real-time, standardized reporting across states should be mandatory, with federal funding tied to interoperability and compliance. Charles J. Lockwood, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Since the 2006 Games in Turin, skiing classifications have become better standardized. Liam Tharme, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026 One of its peak popularity periods was in 1937, when Jewish housewives standardized the game and created the National Mah Jongg League. Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for standardized
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standardized
Verb
  • Olitzky and Marder recently returned from a listening tour of Israel and the West Bank, organized by the nonpartisan group Encounter.
    Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The hunger strike starts on April 10 and is organized by the Zero Burn Coalition, working with a medical team along the way.
    Frankie McLister, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The researchers reviewed dozens of existing systematic reviews, drawing on evidence from hundreds of earlier studies.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
  • This is because American consumers trust the IIHS’s scientific and systematic safety evaluation methods.
    Keith Laing, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • It was recently formalized in a contract that provides continued access to NWI’s melt-spinning equipment and advanced processing facilities.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • LeVota formalized his candidacy Tuesday afternoon, just minutes before the deadline.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Versace’s social life also normalized cultural crossover—pop stars at fashion week, campaigns starring celebrities, influencers at movie premieres.
    Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Humans have already normalized travel to space.
    Michelle L.D. Hanlon, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Starboard’s 2026 strategy leans into partnership, culture and experiential momentum, while Harding+ is building a more systematized retail model around emotion, data, and innovation.
    Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • This indicates that the state is homeostatically regulated — meaning their bodies need it.
    Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Discharges by wastewater treatment plans are regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, which sets temperature and water quality standards.
    Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Its unibody frame is integrated with a Ni-Ti alloy memory wire to ensure a secure, slip-free fit during high-intensity gym sessions or cycling.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Medieval and Early Modern Innovations By the medieval period, pickling techniques had become deeply integrated into European culinary traditions.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The purportedly unique and local feel of coffee shops has instead been homogenized into a singular, palatable, North American aesthetic.
    Conrad Kickert, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Though denim fashion has homogenized over the past several seasons, Nauman Ahmad, Soorty’s head of product development and business development, sees a growing appetite for novelties.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026

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“Standardized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standardized. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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