normalize
verb (used with object)
to make normal.
has normalized
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present perfectof normalize (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“As in 2022, realized volatility has normalized while implied volatility remains elevated, suggesting greater sensitivity to incoming macro data.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
First, internet connectivity in Iran data has normalized to 86% of pre-conflict levels in recent days.
From MarketWatch ● May 29, 2026
It is a pattern, a system that has normalized cruelty.
From Slate ● Dec. 8, 2025
Life has normalized enough to include community dances and comfortable homes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2025
The government has been successful in some reform efforts-partially macroeconomic stabilization policies-and it has normalized relations with its creditors.
From The 1998 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
