homogenizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of homogenize
1
as in standardizes
to make agree with a single established standard or model plans to homogenize the science curriculum in public high schools throughout the state

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2
as in mixes
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout chain stores and fast-food restaurants have homogenized the nation's highways and byways to the point where every place looks like every other place

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Recent Examples of homogenizes Designing purely surface-level characters to comment on the ways that technology homogenizes culture is the kind of exercise that can create only distance between readers and characters. — Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 However, the shift is also influenced by the rise of generative AI, which homogenizes essays, making authentic voices difficult to discern. — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homogenizes
  1. standardizes
  2. mixes
  3. combines
  4. integrates
  5. merges
  6. blends
  7. incorporates
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  • Users can think about it like a USB-C cord, which standardizes how information is transmitted between devices.
    — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • This move standardizes YouTube's approach, emphasizing exposure as the primary public metric.
    — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of standardizes
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  • The bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, is prevalent in coastal waters, including brackish water where fresh water mixes with salty water.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026
  • First, the plume dilutes as cleaner background air mixes into it.
    — Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixes
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  • All-wing approach The Z4 replaces much of the traditional tube-and-wing layout with a broad airframe that combines the fuselage and lifting surfaces.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Part ballerina, part pump, the style combines the gamine energy of your favorite flats with the limb-elongating power of a classic heel.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of combines
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  • On the downside, the factory camper van lacks the fridge, sink system and cooking equipment that Ququq integrates into its all-in-one camper system.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Once the firm completes the second modular part and integrates the two units, the crane will reach its full 14,000-ton lifting capacity.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of integrates
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  • Valladares is also developing a FMV horror game via his Vallastudio Films that merges analog filmmaking with interactive storytelling.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The partnership with Hispanic Executive merges media and events, creating a powerful ecosystem to inform and empower Latino executives and entrepreneurs.
    — Isaac Mizrahi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of merges
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  • The track, which blends smooth R&B vocals with contemporary pop production, came almost a decade after bits of the song first leaked on social media.
    — Caché McClay, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Food and drink Open-air restaurant Glow is fronted by an infinity pool that blends perfectly with the Indian Ocean.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of blends
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  • The cover also incorporates more than 10,000 micropores per square centimeter, designed to help heat and moisture escape.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026
  • While Pilates focuses on core stability; posture; and gentle, low-impact movements, STRONG incorporates HIIT intervals between Pilates movements to raise your heart rate and burn calories.
    — Maggie Donahue, HEALTH, 24 Aug. 2026
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“Homogenizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homogenizes. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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