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as in normal
what is typical of a group, class, or series
sales figures that are within the norm of a store of that size
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Recent Examples of norm
Similar to eccentric and rebellious Aquarius, Timon rejects traditional norms, creating an entirely different way of living.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Spain’s weather agency, AEMET, warned that much of the country would endure a heatwave through midweek as a mass of hot, dry air from the Sahara pushes temperatures well above seasonal norms.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
23 June 2026
Deadly fires are common in India, where building laws and safety norms are often flouted by builders and residents.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Europe on Monday was the continent furthest from its historical norm, with an average high temperature of 24 C, which was 4.1 C above what was typical from 1961 to 1990, according to the climate monitor.
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Reuters,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Spain’s weather agency, AEMET, warned that much of the country would endure a heatwave through midweek as a mass of hot, dry air from the Sahara pushes temperatures well above seasonal norms.
—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
23 June 2026
Deadly fires are common in India, where building laws and safety norms are often flouted by builders and residents.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Europe on Monday was the continent furthest from its historical norm, with an average high temperature of 24 C, which was 4.1 C above what was typical from 1961 to 1990, according to the climate monitor.
—
Reuters,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for norm
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Then, before the listener can fully settle in, the Puerto Rican rapper and singer fires off bars claiming that Grammys were stolen from him and details his many nights spent sleeping on the floor to his new normal of earning $500,000 per show.
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Most likely, the new normal in the Persian Gulf will be chronic instability and frequent disruptions in shipping.
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The next step in the process involves the city drafting a redevelopment plan outlining development standards before holding public hearings and seeking additional approvals.
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If an employer chooses to grant recognition, no election takes place, and the parties begin bargaining a contract that sets standards for wages, working conditions and benefits.
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In 2023, the latest data available, metro Atlanta’s new diagnosis rate was more than double the national average, according to the AIDSVu project from Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health.
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And the institutions built on treating people as averages started to lag behind a reality that no longer behaved that way.
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In March, the administration filed a new lawsuit again trying to block California’s ability to set stricter-than-federal emissions standards for cars.
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And an Air Quality Alert was issued midday Thursday, due to ground level ozone concentrations reaching unhealthy standards, NWS forecasters say.
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“Norm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/norm. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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