as in standardizing
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 normalizing
The assassination of popular conservative commentator Charlie Kirk last week sent shockwaves throughout the United States, sparking new discourse on a growing wave of violence that risks normalizing the use of force to achieve political aims.
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
By normalizing the practice of questioning assumptions, leaders send the message that curiosity is valued and essential for workplace success.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Experts stress that normalizing GSM as a medical condition rather than a decline is key to encouraging care.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
Noting that inventory levels were 3 percent higher than a year earlier, Tapia said this was tied to normalizing of shipping through the Red Sea following last year’s disruptions and is expected to continue to stabilize in the coming months.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Hearing of breastfeeding journeys from Black men in all forms of media can do wonders in normalizing breastfeeding within the Black community.
—Essence, 29 Aug. 2025
Lee is also sending a delegation to China this week as Seoul reportedly eyes normalizing relations with Beijing.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Obtaining spot space for time-sensitive cargo now requires lead times of more than one week, normalizing from the immediate space availability earlier this year when the front-loading began.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
Renewing them without progress undermines the very purpose of the standards and risks normalizing unsafe, unlawful jail conditions.
—Darren MacK, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2025
Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
By normalizing the practice of questioning assumptions, leaders send the message that curiosity is valued and essential for workplace success.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Experts stress that normalizing GSM as a medical condition rather than a decline is key to encouraging care.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
Noting that inventory levels were 3 percent higher than a year earlier, Tapia said this was tied to normalizing of shipping through the Red Sea following last year’s disruptions and is expected to continue to stabilize in the coming months.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Hearing of breastfeeding journeys from Black men in all forms of media can do wonders in normalizing breastfeeding within the Black community.
—Essence, 29 Aug. 2025
Lee is also sending a delegation to China this week as Seoul reportedly eyes normalizing relations with Beijing.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Obtaining spot space for time-sensitive cargo now requires lead times of more than one week, normalizing from the immediate space availability earlier this year when the front-loading began.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
Renewing them without progress undermines the very purpose of the standards and risks normalizing unsafe, unlawful jail conditions.
—Darren MacK, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for normalizing
standardizing
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Integrating pricing models, standardizing reporting, professionalizing sales - these are slow, complex, and culture-sensitive tasks that require real operator talent, not just M&A logic.—
Gustaf Lundberg Toresson,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In 1966, Congress passed the Uniform Time Act, standardizing the length of daylight saving time.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Normalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normalizing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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