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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 standardized
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Mar. 2026
Senate Bill 421/House Bill 60 would require Maryland colleges and universities to establish clear, standardized policies for students and staff living with SCD, ensuring that a chronic illness does not become a barrier to a degree.
—Teanika D. Hoffman, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2026
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
By the 16th century, Tarocchi had spread beyond Italy into France and Switzerland, where the game evolved and standardized.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The report argues that without standardized definitions and reporting requirements, policymakers and businesses will continue to operate with incomplete or inconsistent information.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Mar. 2026
Senate Bill 421/House Bill 60 would require Maryland colleges and universities to establish clear, standardized policies for students and staff living with SCD, ensuring that a chronic illness does not become a barrier to a degree.
—Teanika D. Hoffman, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
On the other, these fines clearly discriminate against less affluent Chicagoans because fines are standardized.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
By the 16th century, Tarocchi had spread beyond Italy into France and Switzerland, where the game evolved and standardized.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standardized
Verb
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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
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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
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The researchers reviewed dozens of existing systematic reviews, drawing on evidence from hundreds of earlier studies.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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This is because American consumers trust the IIHS’s scientific and systematic safety evaluation methods.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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When large parts of mathematics are able to be formalized, new possibilities will open up.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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The previous day, Barnard had formalized his pitch for a conservative framework for Abundance in an essay published in the journal American Affairs.—
Gaby Del Valle,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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With massive ad campaigns and close partnerships with sports leagues, broadcasters and star athletes, gambling has become so normalized that parents are betting with their children as a bonding activity.—
Suzy Khimm,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
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Corruption is being normalized.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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This indicates that the state is homeostatically regulated — meaning their bodies need it.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 2 Apr. 2026.
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