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as in dementia
a serious mental disorder that prevents one from living a safe and normal life
Joan of Arc was certain the voices she had been hearing were not a manifestation of some sort of aberration
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as in anomaly
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
there are some slight aberrations in the type due to the nature of old printing presses
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Recent Examples of aberration
Nina’s challenge is twofold: to get Jim to trust her enough to provide usable intel on Ezra, and to gain the respect of her FBI colleagues, most of whom treat her like an aberration or an inconvenience.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 May 2025
The first two games of their second-round series with the defending champs have proved to be an aberration.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 15 May 2025
While the attacks may not be an aberration in the long history of Israel’s military action in Lebanon, the latest episodes were notable given the context: Israel and Hezbollah have been nominally locked in a truce for five months.
—Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 15 May 2025
Barring November’s aberration in Bruges — where Emery immediately made his anger known to players — Villa followed the theme of consistency which has led them to this point and, conceivably, the biggest night of their season.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 May 2025
The first two games of their second-round series with the defending champs have proved to be an aberration.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 15 May 2025
While the attacks may not be an aberration in the long history of Israel’s military action in Lebanon, the latest episodes were notable given the context: Israel and Hezbollah have been nominally locked in a truce for five months.
—Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 15 May 2025
Barring November’s aberration in Bruges — where Emery immediately made his anger known to players — Villa followed the theme of consistency which has led them to this point and, conceivably, the biggest night of their season.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aberration
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Over the past 20 years, multisensory stimulation has been evaluated as a non-pharmacological intervention for people living with dementia and other persons with disabilities.—
Anne Ferguson,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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Feline dementia, dental disease, or arthritis can also keep your kitty up at night.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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Key benefits include: Enhanced Detection: AI uncovers patterns and anomalies missed by traditional systems.—
Ravi Gedela,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The mass shooter, meticulously assembling his arsenal, is a statistical anomaly.—
Malcolm Gladwell,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Sending yet another one back to City Hall would be the definition of insanity.—
Whitney Tilson,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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Alissa pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, but he was found competent to stand trial in 2023 after spending time at a mental hospital.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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There are exceptions, but there’s just no comparison.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Residents aged 18 or older are permitted to own a firearm, with some exceptions allowing 16-year-olds to acquire guns for hunting purposes.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
10 June 2025
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That made universities dangerous, and in the anti-communist hysteria of Cold War America, the government viewed them with suspicion.—
Time,
Time,
20 May 2025
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TikTok stars spark viral hysteria over saccharine-smelling scrubs and mists.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
15 May 2025
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At the end of the study period, there was a significant decrease in sperm count and an increase in sperm abnormalities in the dogs who wore the polyester pants.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
7 June 2025
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The app detects arrhythmias and irregular heartbeats, early signs of heart failure, indicators of coronary artery disease and heart valve abnormalities.—
Ramsha Waseem,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 May 2025
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From Parkinson’s disease to schizophrenia, many brain disorders stem from specific types of brain cells.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
2 June 2025
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According to The World Health Organization, mental health disorders include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, neurodevelopmental disorders, and more.—
Simone E. Morris,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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While these instances are a rarity, the Burlington field office is equipped to facilitate a short-term stay when necessary.—
Ben Adler,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Down 1-0 in the fifth with Crochet really dealing and Yankee hits a real rarity, Rojas has to send Dominguez home from second on LeMahieu’s single to right even though there were no outs.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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“Aberration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aberration. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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