as in to organize
to make agree with a single established standard or model
the plan is to standardize the test for reading comprehension so that we can see how students across the state compare
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Recent Examples of standardize
Future research that tracks insurance continuously throughout treatment, standardizes how coverage is categorized and examines specific cancer types and age subgroups in greater depth could clarify the picture further.
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Rhonda Winegar, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Most investment-grade silver coins are produced by government mints and carry legal tender status, which helps standardize their specifications and supports global recognition.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Trzyna uploads the art, standardizing the look but keeping each one unique.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Workflows become more rigid as organizations attempt to standardize operations across large networks.
—Lawrence Rosenberg, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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Rhonda Winegar, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Most investment-grade silver coins are produced by government mints and carry legal tender status, which helps standardize their specifications and supports global recognition.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Trzyna uploads the art, standardizing the look but keeping each one unique.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Workflows become more rigid as organizations attempt to standardize operations across large networks.
—Lawrence Rosenberg, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standardize
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Efforts are now underway to organize residents and explore legal options.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The 21st Arbor Day celebration was organized by Harford County to plant native trees throughout the County.—
The Aegis,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2026
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Over time, a select few Big Tech companies have quietly normalized their dominance of app distribution, and Americans have largely accepted it.—
Jordan Sekulow,
Boston Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Since then, the two countries have taken several steps to normalize relations, including restarting flights and disengaging troops along the border.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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But not all are in favor, with critics arguing that the nation should be trying to move away from these labels instead of formalizing them.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Free agency negotiations open Wednesday, but signings cannot be formalized until Saturday.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Colorado argued that states have the right to regulate the medical industry as a means of promoting consumer health and safety.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Citing a surge in reckless riding and pedestrian close-calls, some South Florida municipalities are launching safety campaigns or passing ordinances to regulate e-bikes on neighborhood streets and sidewalks.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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With a new legalization program that aims to regularize half a million migrants already living there, Spain is proving that immigration is a strategic investment, not a police matter.—
Tania Navarro,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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In her conversations with small-business owners, Higgins learned that some have been forced to reduce staff or lay off employees because several of their workers were TPS beneficiaries or were in the process of regularizing their paperwork.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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The firms have already started integrating Grok into their IT systems in some cases, according to anonymous sources who spoke to The Times.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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More practical touches include a dual wireless charging pad, an electric roller shutter for the cargo area, and a USB port integrated into the rearview mirror for powering a dashcam.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Interfaith Advisory Commission would help to coordinate religious services, address the needs of at-risk communities, and provide a platform for education and awareness on integrating different traditions.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In Florida’s complex and frustrating health care environment, a profession has cropped up of people who work independently on behalf of clients to coordinate their medical care.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Standardize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standardize. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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