How to Use normalize in a Sentence

normalize

verb
Definition of normalizenext
Synonyms for normalizenext
  • The talks are aimed at normalizing relations between the countries.
  • It took years for the political situation in the country to normalize.
  • As for glass and plastic, the trend is expected to normalize by the end of the second half of the year.
    — WSJ, 4 Jan. 2024
  • It was normalized to just do what you're told, and not ask any questions.
    — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2024
  • In the process, the movie frivolously normalizes that discourse in that very milieu.
    — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2023
  • The two countries are in talks to normalize relations, with the support of the United States.
    — Sarah Dadouch, Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2023
  • De León’s return to the council committees may normalize him in the eyes of the public.
    — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2024
  • Then, the scores were normalized for each factor to create a score out of 10 for each destination.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Isn’t giving your very young kids a taste of beer normalizing drinking way too early?
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 26 July 2023
  • Diplomats from the three nations have met more than 40 times in the past year in an effort to normalize routine conversations.
    — Ellen Nakashima, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2023
  • But over time, people will get smarter and savvier and the environment should normalize.
    — Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 31 July 2023
  • Of course, even more invasive practices can be normalized over time.
    — Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2023
  • My purpose is to dramatize how that could be normalized.
    — Manori Ravindran, Variety, 17 July 2023
  • Images of Black girls with natural hair should be seen more in the media so they are normalized for everyone.
    — Audarshia Townsend, Parents, 27 Nov. 2023
  • The gap is expected to narrow this summer, largely because the flow of new movies is normalizing.
    — Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2023
  • Values Evolve Over Time There’s been a huge shift in how workers value their time since remote work became normalized in 2020.
    — Ginni Saraswati, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Goods inflation has largely normalized, while services is a fly in the ointment.
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 July 2024
  • In response, Allure published a piece asking Kardashian not to normalize tanning beds due to the risks.
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2024
  • Taleblu said, noting that Saudi Arabia has not yet signed on to normalize ties with Israel.
    — Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2023
  • After collecting the data, the team normalized the figures and gave each spot a final adrenaline score out of 10.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
  • The idea of normalizing relationship between Saudi and Israel is still the big prize.
    — Nbc Universal, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Just trying to normalize what should already be normal.
    — Tabitha Britt, Peoplemag, 30 May 2023
  • Her cholesterol has also normalized, and her weight was stable from December to March.
    — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 17 July 2023
  • That said, violence as part of my everyday life got normalized.
    — Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2023
  • But at that time there was a system that allowed everything, and everything was normalized.
    — Leila Cobo, Billboard, 27 Apr. 2023
  • But Henson’s goal is to normalize seeking support when it's needed.
    — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 18 June 2024
  • Employees rely on leadership to set the tone and normalize proactive rest.
    — Bypaolo Confino, Fortune, 15 June 2023
  • The book normalizes tandem breastfeeding and brings some levity to what can be a stressful time for a growing family.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 16 Oct. 2023
  • The boom underscores the extent to which social media and pop culture have normalized cosmetic procedures — and the lengths people are willing to go to achieve their ideal look.
    — Ivana Saric, Axios, 17 July 2024
  • But this country must not normalize political violence in any form.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2024

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