Don't normalize reactionary extremists by calling them "conservatives."
Source: tatoeba (6122490)
Normalize
/ˈnɔː.mə.laɪz/
Synonyms for "normalize" (149 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (30)
Noun(7 words)
Adjective(2 words)
biological scalecentered
Strong matches (45)
Noun(14 words)
define scaleedit operationeven entriesevenshomogenizinglevel of disorganizationlevel of regularitylevelingmainstreamingmainstreamsmanipulate datamap attribute termmathematical normmost domesticated
Verb(12 words)
equalizedequalizesequalizingestablish new disciplineevenedheat treathomogenisehomogenizedhomogenizesinstitutionalizedleveledmainstreamed
Related words (74)
Noun(24 words)
mungingnorlutinnormnorms procedurepond ecosystem balancesquality checkrationalizingregularizingroutinizingscalagescale scoreshifting valuestabilizing influencestable basestandardized weightsstandardizingsystematize notessystematizes datasystematizes recordstashmitum
Adjective(2 words)
nonliving leveluniform format
Verb(24 words)
normaliserarefiesrarefyreformattedregularizeregularizedregularizesrenormaliserenormalizeresettledsanitizescalestabilizesstandardingstandardizestandardize proceduresstandardize testingstandardizedstandardizessystemize notes
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: adjust, adjusted, alining, anneal, arrange.
- Sentence evidence is available for normalize, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, wordnet, opengloss, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "normalize".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "normalize"
Keep "normalize" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "normalize" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "normalize", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "normalize" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
6 entriesbehavior normalizationdata normalizationminmax normalizationroutine normalizationscore normalizationz score normalization
Collocations
6 entriesbehavior normalizationdata normalizationminmax normalizationnormalization processroutine normalizationscore normalization
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriessimilar
3 entriesTranslations
5 translations across 3 languages.
Finnish
2 entries- palauttaa verb (rail transport, transitive: to return to the normal position)
- palautua verb (rail transport, intransitive: to return to the normal position)
German
2 entries- normalisieren verb (mathematics)
- normieren verb (mathematics)
Polish
1 entries- unormować verb (mathematics)
Sample sentences
14 total sentences available.
It's really important for Algeria to normalize its relations with the West.
Source: tatoeba (8566004)
Algeria should normalize its relations with the West as soon as possible.
Source: tatoeba (8566005)
People who talk to you all the time about mosques, Islam and the prophet urge you to normalize sectarian thinking.
Source: tatoeba (9800830)
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "normalize"?
Closest matches include adjust, adjusted, alining, anneal, arrange.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "normalize"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.