Definition of normalizenext

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Recent Examples of normalize The 2027 forecast The question now is whether any of that pricing power persists once the event calendar normalizes, especially if airfares stay high and price-sensitive visitors stay home. Michael Cheng, The Conversation, 23 July 2026 Both administrations dangled a nuclear cooperation agreement as a key incentive to Saudi Arabia in return for normalizing ties with Israel. Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026 There’s high-density user engagement with retailers such as Poshmark and Etsy boasting tens of millions of active users, thereby officially normalizing secondary apparel consumption into mainstream digital retail. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 July 2026 By contrast, pursuing a narrower fight against the terrorists behind the October 7th attack could free the hostages, bring about normalized relations with Saudi Arabia, and possibly lead to a secure coexistence with a Palestinian state. David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for normalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for normalize
standardize
Verb
  • Founded in 1904, FIFA’s original mission was to unify national football associations, standardize the laws of the game, and create a centralized international football championship.
    Simon Chadwick, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • In the short term, the goal is to standardize the parts customers won’t see, much the same way automakers do within their current lineups.
    Byron Hurd, The Drive, 16 July 2026

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“Normalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normalize. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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