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
In 2014, then president Barack Obama took steps to normalize relations with Cuba.
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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Corruption is being normalized.
—CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Democrats have too often done the opposite — stoking hostility, normalizing dysfunction and creating a less stable, less safe environment for families and working people.
—Larry Clifton, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
The March 3 incident on Highway 101 in Redwood City illustrated a form of driver misbehavior that’s become more and more common, as screens become normalized in cars.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Corruption is being normalized.
—CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Democrats have too often done the opposite — stoking hostility, normalizing dysfunction and creating a less stable, less safe environment for families and working people.
—Larry Clifton, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
The March 3 incident on Highway 101 in Redwood City illustrated a form of driver misbehavior that’s become more and more common, as screens become normalized in cars.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for normalize
standardize
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Gold bullion coins are government-issued, standardized in weight and purity, and recognized by dealers worldwide.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Instead of bespoke missions, NASA plans to standardize systems and increase launch cadence, targeting annual Moon landings after 2027 and eventually aiming for missions every six months.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Normalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normalize. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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