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Definitions

normalize

[nawr-muh-lahyz] / ˈnɔr məˌlaɪz /
VERB
order
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assign conduct distribute establish file place plan
STRONG
adapt adjust align alphabetize array catalogue class classify codify control dispose fix formalize furnish group index line locate manage marshal neaten pattern range regiment regularize regulate right routine settle space standardize streamline systematize tabulate tidy
WEAK
lay out line up methodize put away put to rights set guidelines set in order sort out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disarrange disorder keep
STRONG
break change confuse depart disorganize disturb jumble leave alone mismanage mix up unsettle upset
WEAK
mess up muddle
VERB
standardize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
institutionalize
STRONG
assimilate homogenize institute order regiment stereotype systematize
WEAK
bring into line mass-produce
Antonyms
STRONG
disorder disorganize mix up prevent
WEAK
change differ differentiate vary waver
VERB
stereotype
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pigeonhole
STRONG
catalogue conventionalize define dub institutionalize regulate standardize systematize typecast
WEAK
methodize take to be
Antonyms
STRONG
confuse disorganize
WEAK
differentiate dissimilate
VERB
universalize
Synonyms
STRONG
generalize

Example Sentences

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Instead, she snapped up shares in companies including Microsoft, a bet that the economy will normalize and corporate earnings will reap the benefits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

In fact, about one in four people participating in lifestyle programs were able to normalize their blood sugar without losing weight.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

“A CPA has to normalize awkward topics,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

Kirby said that while airfares will climb as a result of higher fuel prices, he expects them to normalize.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 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

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.