normalize
verb
nor·mal·ize
ˈnȯr-mə-ˌlīz 
normalized; normalizing; normalizes
1
: to make (something) conform to or reduce (something) to a norm or standard
… a standard written language that by 1776 had become normalized in grammar, spelling, and pronunciation.—
E. D. Hirsch, Jr.
E. D. Hirsch, Jr.2
mathematics
: to make (something) normal (as by a transformation of variables)
3
: to bring or restore to a normal condition
normalize relations between two countries
… soluble fibers that help to normalize blood sugar.—Jane E. Brody
Jane E. Brody4
: to allow or encourage (something considered extreme or taboo) to become viewed as normal
Let's normalize real talk around mental health.—Cynthia Fowler
Cynthia Fowler… helping to normalize bullying and negative behaviors as acceptable forms of interaction …—Helena Duch
Helena DuchMothers around the world are still fighting to normalize breastfeeding in public.—Angela Andaloro
Angela Andaloro
Examples of normalize in a Sentence
The drug normalizes heart function.
The talks are aimed at normalizing relations between the countries.
It took years for the political situation in the country to normalize.
Recent Examples on the Web
Public awareness campaigns, more inclusive conversations, and better representation in media are essential to normalizing male infertility and reducing the stigma.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Analysts said Monday’s drills were part of a general strategy of both keeping Taiwan under pressure and normalizing regular war games.
—Wayne Chang, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
Even as inflation has normalized, many households are still adjusting to prices that are more than 21% higher on average than in early 2020, with some goods and services having surged even more.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 10 Oct. 2024
Little did the parents know that Georgia would grow up in a family where cancer would become normalized.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
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Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Analysts said Monday’s drills were part of a general strategy of both keeping Taiwan under pressure and normalizing regular war games.
—Wayne Chang, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
Even as inflation has normalized, many households are still adjusting to prices that are more than 21% higher on average than in early 2020, with some goods and services having surged even more.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 10 Oct. 2024
Little did the parents know that Georgia would grow up in a family where cancer would become normalized.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Normalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/normalize. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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normalize
transitive verb
nor·mal·ize
variants
or British normalise
normalized or British normalised; normalizing or British normalising
: to make conform to or reduce to a norm or standard
normalize blood pressure
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