normalize

verb

ˈnȯr-mə-ˌlīz How to pronounce normalize (audio)
Definition of normalizenext
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 Berner expects the traditional premium for new homes to gradually return as builders pull back on construction and today's unusually competitive market normalizes. — Mike Winters, CNBC, 23 July 2026 Trump said the Saudis would have to join the Abraham Accords to normalize relations with Israel, and that the civil nuclear deal would not include uranium enrichment. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 23 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for normalize
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standardize
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  • At a time when many luxury groups are working to standardize experiences across global portfolios, Maybourne continues to fiercely protect the individuality of each property.
    — Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • That is also true for other dairy staples such as butter, sour cream, and cottage cheese, as production is standardized across the industry.
    — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026
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“Normalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normalize. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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