as in to standardize
to make agree with a single established standard or model
English spelling wasn't normalized until printed books became common
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Recent Examples of normalize
The Black youth unemployment crisis in Illinois has become normalized.
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Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Cherries have been studied for their unique ability to normalize uric acid levels.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
The project also works to normalize the conversation about opioid overdose and prevention in health care settings.
—Kaylin Klie, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
Inventory continues to normalize.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Cherries have been studied for their unique ability to normalize uric acid levels.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
The project also works to normalize the conversation about opioid overdose and prevention in health care settings.
—Kaylin Klie, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
Inventory continues to normalize.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for normalize
standardize
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According to Furion, by 2029 the Eversor tech will also be made accessible to other manufacturers through licensing models, with the end goal of standardizing the technology and turning your favorite bike into a 2WD hybrid.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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By standardizing these workflows, organizations can maintain consistent internal policies while meeting local regulatory obligations.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Normalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normalize. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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