as in standardizes
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 normalizes
This inconsistency inevitably normalizes poor behaviors and breeds pockets of toxicity.
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Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Research at several universities in New York indicates that just having a conversation that promotes mental health on campus normalizes the idea that students will go out to seek help for themselves.
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Anyssa McCalla,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
There is a profound difference between rude political commentary and language that normalizes violence against other human beings.
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Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
Privacy experts caution that the technology normalizes surveillance and poses security risks, though Disney says facial recognition is optional and data are deleted after 30 days.
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Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
But it could all be tested when growth normalizes and the cost of all that financing comes due.
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Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
For one, Netflix is likely to see its shares rise as its buyback activity normalizes, according to the analyst.
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Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
This finding matches with prior research, carried out in lab mice and rats, which has found that long-term methylphenidate treatment in juvenile animals normalizes some abnormalities in dopamine-rich brain regions.
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David Cox,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
The salt normalizes pH levels and encourages reparative and regenerative cycles for our skin, as well as boosting skin growth and strength, according to the Salt Therapy Association.
—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Research at several universities in New York indicates that just having a conversation that promotes mental health on campus normalizes the idea that students will go out to seek help for themselves.
—
Anyssa McCalla,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
There is a profound difference between rude political commentary and language that normalizes violence against other human beings.
—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
Privacy experts caution that the technology normalizes surveillance and poses security risks, though Disney says facial recognition is optional and data are deleted after 30 days.
—
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
But it could all be tested when growth normalizes and the cost of all that financing comes due.
—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
For one, Netflix is likely to see its shares rise as its buyback activity normalizes, according to the analyst.
—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
This finding matches with prior research, carried out in lab mice and rats, which has found that long-term methylphenidate treatment in juvenile animals normalizes some abnormalities in dopamine-rich brain regions.
—
David Cox,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
The salt normalizes pH levels and encourages reparative and regenerative cycles for our skin, as well as boosting skin growth and strength, according to the Salt Therapy Association.
—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for normalizes
standardizes
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Grodivo standardizes culture assessments, enabling dealmakers to compare targets and factor cultural fit into synergy models.
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The initiative standardizes and pays for a range of services, including remote patient monitoring, home meal delivery, and mobile obstetric services.
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“Normalizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normalizes. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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