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normalize

[nawr-muh-lahyz] / ˈnɔr məˌlaɪz /




VERB
universalize
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Yet its authority is not self-executing: It relies on lower courts to implement its decisions, extend their logic, and normalize the resulting excesses.

From Slate Jul. 17, 2026

One of the silver linings of so many people working from home during the pandemic, in my opinion, is that it helped normalize doing a lot of life admin while working remotely.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

The comment comes as traders grow increasingly optimistic that flows through Hormuz will gradually normalize and supply from major Gulf producers will recover soon.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

Goldman Sachs estimates Persian Gulf oil exports will normalize by July, but shipowner caution and Iran’s goals pose risks.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

“I must point out that the move I have taken provides you with the opportunity to overcome the current deadlock, and to normalize the country’s political situation. I hope you will seize it without delay.”

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Most experts are working with the assumption that it will be several weeks, if not months, before Middle Eastern production normalizes.

From MarketWatch Jun. 25, 2026

“It normalizes the use of AI replicas and synthetic performers rather than drawing a firm line protecting human performers and their jobs,” said Chuck Slavin, a background actor and performer.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2026

It also normalizes elite privilege by reframing it as relatable aspiration.

From Salon May 18, 2026

Still, he said several “complex issues” need to be resolved before the situation normalizes, such as safety concerns and high insurance costs for tanker movements through the strait.

From The Wall Street Journal May 1, 2026

Nichols normalizes the text, spells out several names in full, and adds several unimportant notes.

From Two Poems Against Pope One Epistle to Mr. A. Pope and the Blatant Beast by Guerinot, J. V. (Joseph V.)

Micron shares were trading above $900 when they published their note, implying a multiple of less than 11x normalized earnings per share.

From MarketWatch Jul. 16, 2026

“This is the tip of the iceberg. Apple lacks visibility into what’s been happening behind closed doors at OpenAI, where such misconduct is normalized and exemplified by leadership,” according to the lawsuit.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

One notable exception is the United Arab Emirates, a signatory of the Abraham Accords that normalized relations with Israel in 2020, and a critic of Hamas.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

More than 70% logged better-than-expected sales, and with operating leverage returning to normalized levels postpandemic, sales beats are once again becoming a more reliable indicator of upside earnings surprises.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

It was a breathtaking moment, for in one sweeping action he had virtually normalized the situation in South Africa.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the death of the U.S. servicemembers “stiffens our resolve”, raising the specter of escalating American attacks and a further challenge to normalizing transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

To sustain current prices, Yilmaz said the cease-fire needs to hold, negotiations need to continue and commercial shipping through the Gulf needs to keep normalizing without any renewed attacks or disruptions.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

The study found that reversing prediabetes by normalizing blood glucose levels was associated with more than a 50% reduction in the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease or being hospitalized for heart failure.

From Science Daily Jun. 14, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s finance minister warned that normalizing energy and commodity flows will take time because of the logistics involved.

From Barron's Apr. 17, 2026

“It’s not normalizing anything if everyone just pretends they don't see it or that the tampons don't exist.”

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely




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