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as in normal
what is typical of a group, class, or series
sales figures that are within the norm of a store of that size
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Recent Examples of norm
Báez is swinging less often and whiffing less than his career norms.
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Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Ignoring these threats and relying solely on existing norms for protection is not an effective countermeasure.
—Andrew Hanna, Time, 13 Apr. 2025
Looking ahead, Danish sees the innovative casting in Last Call as part of a larger theater movement that challenges traditional norms and explores fresh creative approaches.
—Court Stroud, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
In his second season, the basketball program was given one full scholarship (the D-II norm is 10 full rides for basketball).
—Cj Moore, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
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Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Ignoring these threats and relying solely on existing norms for protection is not an effective countermeasure.
—Andrew Hanna, Time, 13 Apr. 2025
Looking ahead, Danish sees the innovative casting in Last Call as part of a larger theater movement that challenges traditional norms and explores fresh creative approaches.
—Court Stroud, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
In his second season, the basketball program was given one full scholarship (the D-II norm is 10 full rides for basketball).
—Cj Moore, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for norm
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The bottom line is that nearly four years into this new normal in college football, NFL teams are still trying to master a transfer landscape that isn’t going away.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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That might well be the new normal for Toronto, Sundance and Cannes.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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Boeing has faced criticism for its safety standards in recent years but claims its turnaround is underway.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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The storied manufacturer faced criticism for what many saw as slipping standards on its production lines in recent years.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The suspension has an average of eight inches of travel and is adjustable front and rear.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Hagia Sophia receives an average of around 50,000 visitors daily and approximately 6-7 million annually, according to Istanbul Deputy Akturkoglu. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The influx of visitors depends on the season.—
Danuta Hamlin,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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By updating critical components, security experts can do more than improve the security of their applications and ensure their operations meet key standards.—
Steve Millidge,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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As the Trump administration continues to roll out policies targeting immigrants, experts and immigration attorneys caution the likelihood of more officers following suit and creating a new standard.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Norm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/norm. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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