as in to standardize
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Recent Examples of democratize
The political scientists Steven Levitsky and Lucan Way have shown that countries with economic, social, and institutional ties to the West are more likely to democratize than those subjected solely to punitive measures.
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Francisco Rodríguez, Foreign Affairs, 28 Nov. 2024
Design platform Canva launched in 2013 with the aim of democratizing visual creation through features like templates and drag-and-drop graphics.
—Victoria Turk, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
First such declaration since 1979 Yoon’s declaration of martial law was the first such declaration since the country democratized in 1987.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
Though intended to democratize the concertgoing experience, these technologies can only simulate a closeness between performer and audience.
—Ellen Y. Tani, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2024
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Francisco Rodríguez, Foreign Affairs, 28 Nov. 2024
Design platform Canva launched in 2013 with the aim of democratizing visual creation through features like templates and drag-and-drop graphics.
—Victoria Turk, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
First such declaration since 1979 Yoon’s declaration of martial law was the first such declaration since the country democratized in 1987.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
Though intended to democratize the concertgoing experience, these technologies can only simulate a closeness between performer and audience.
—Ellen Y. Tani, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for democratize
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By integrating quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms like those standardized by NIST or implementing quantum key distribution (QKD), Bitcoin could safeguard against quantum computing attacks.Sandy Carter, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The legislation would require Medicare Advantage plans to standardize electronic prior authorization systems.Andrew Solender, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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These experiences normalize the transition and offer fresh insights into how to approach new challenges.Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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These endorsements are helping normalize cannabis use in the athletic world.Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
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At one point leading 2-0 and managing to equalize after Rodrygo scored to make it 3-2, however, Rayo did Barca a huge favor by holding the reigning champions to a thrilling 3-3 draw.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Wealth Taxes: An increase in capital gains tax on shares is expected rather than equalizing rates with income tax.Samuel Burke, Fortune Europe, 29 Oct. 2024
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Beijing also announced that its military forces would begin regularizing patrols in the Taiwan Strait.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Among the international companies that have settled with the Italian Revenue Agency, in 2016, Apple paid a sum of 318 million euros and the following year, Google paid a total of 306 million euros to regularize its fiscal position in the country.Joelle Diderich, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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The mix is homogenized, then cooled and aged for 24 hours at 5 degrees Celsius (40 Fahrenheit), for an even richer, smoother taste before it’s frozen.Alex Christian, WIRED, 4 Oct. 2024
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In a world where even luxury travel can feel homogenized, there’s a certain poetry to the growth in high-end rail journeys that are idiosyncratic—and intentionally not high-speed.JD Shadel, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Democratize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/democratize. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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