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
Today’s culture may normalize dealing with life’s stresses by popping the cork.
—Monica Swahn, The Conversation, 5 June 2024
But Coronado and other economists also regard the latest trends as a sign that the economy may simply be normalizing after a period of rapid growth.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 29 May 2024
Experts on extremism say the constant repetition of threatening or menacing language can normalize the idea of violence – and increase the risk of someone carrying it out.
—Peter Eisler, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
An Ongoing Crisis Kamala Uzzell, Ph.D., a psychotherapist based in Durham, North Carolina, started her practice in 2009 with a goal of normalizing counseling for people of color.
—Chloe Castleberry, Essence, 25 May 2024
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Monica Swahn, The Conversation, 5 June 2024
But Coronado and other economists also regard the latest trends as a sign that the economy may simply be normalizing after a period of rapid growth.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 29 May 2024
Experts on extremism say the constant repetition of threatening or menacing language can normalize the idea of violence – and increase the risk of someone carrying it out.
—Peter Eisler, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
An Ongoing Crisis Kamala Uzzell, Ph.D., a psychotherapist based in Durham, North Carolina, started her practice in 2009 with a goal of normalizing counseling for people of color.
—Chloe Castleberry, Essence, 25 May 2024
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“Normalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/normalize. Accessed 10 Jun. 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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