normalize
verb (used with object)
to make normal.
normalizing
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present participleof normalize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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By the end, he managed to orchestrate the Abraham Accords, an agreement normalizing diplomatic relations between the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Israel.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
These accords involve Arab or Muslim countries normalizing relations with Israel.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026
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
“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
