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normalize

[nawr-muh-lahyz] / ˈnɔr məˌlaɪz /




VERB
universalize
Synonyms


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If China releases more fertilizer or Gulf sulfur shipments normalize, that trade could reverse quickly.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

It’s a shame Graham didn’t live to see his Russia sanctions bill pass the Senate, or see Israel and Saudi Arabia normalize relations, two of his great causes.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

Earnings are expected to ease in 2H as aluminum prices normalize, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

"That's what I see continuing on out into 2027... When fuel prices normalize, American is going to be the best investment out there."

From Barron's Jul. 23, 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 still take several weeks, if not months, before Middle Eastern production normalizes.

From MarketWatch Jun. 25, 2026

“Our biggest call…on the assumption of an unrestricted Hormuz, is that the oil market normalizes far quicker than consensus expects,” Macquarie strategist Peter Taylor wrote in a research note.

From Barron's Jun. 24, 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

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.)

There was a "chance we may have a deal today or tomorrow to open the strait and move towards a more normalized position in this conflict," he told CNBC.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

He said the talks are aimed at opening the strait and moving toward a “more normalized position.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

“We’ve normalized putting money on entertainment, and now juiced up our entertainment experience,” Fong said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 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

But to avoid feeling complicit or like we’re normalizing something we know to be harmful, there are discussions to be had—amongst ourselves at least.

From Slate Aug. 6, 2026

Rubner flagged more signs of a normalizing market.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

President Trump said a landmark civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia is subject to the kingdom normalizing relations with Israel.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

"When platforms stop enforcing their own rules against threats, hate, and harassment, they become complicit in normalizing intimidation and harassment of elected officials," said Imran Ahmed, chief executive of CCDH.

From Barron's Jun. 9, 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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