Definition of normalizenext

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Recent Examples of normalize That is not behavior that should be easily overlooked or normalized. Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2026 Naturally, the rest of the plot focusses on his elaborate scheme to get out of hot water by normalizing the word in his office. Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026 Some of Syria’s neighbors have also lauded the decision as a landmark step to normalizing the geopolitical situation in a country ripped apart again and again by civil conflict. Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026 One practical step teams can take is normalizing conversations about stress, seasonal capacity and workload management. Masha Remskar, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for normalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for normalize
standardize
Verb
  • The loan estimate form is standardized, which makes comparison easier.
    Dan Simms, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Parts and designs were standardized for the Phase II plants, which are 50 MW and on track for a more than 30% reduction in construction time.
    Pippa Stevens, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026

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“Normalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normalize. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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