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as in anomalies
a person, thing, or event that is far from normal
the abnormalities in the tree's leaves are caused by disease
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as in exceptions
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
let the vet know if you notice any abnormalities in your pet's behavior
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Recent Examples of abnormalities
The next step can be ordering imaging of your liver like an ultrasound or CT to look for evidence of abnormalities like fat accumulation in your liver.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
For this test, a doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to feel for swelling, bleeding, and any prostate abnormalities.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Sep. 2025
Many neuroimaging studies have also shown structural abnormalities in the brains of people with schizophrenia, but nothing consistent enough across patient populations to become signature features of the disorder.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
As the condition progresses, George could develop other symptoms like cataracts, deafness, bone or joint abnormalities, cognitive issues and respiratory problems.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Researchers at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) found that twisted and narrowed vessels in the retinas of mice with a common genetic mutation strongly resemble vascular abnormalities seen in Alzheimer’s patients.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2025
Outside of those with particular foot problems like bunions and gait abnormalities, there’s been relatively little scientific research into the long-term effects of wearing toe spacers.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2025
It is often linked to genetic abnormalities and often has few negative side effects, aside from possible sperm dilution, or less sperm per milliliter of ejaculate, and perhaps a larger mess.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 19 Aug. 2025
Holton shared her long-dormant idea of creating a virtual reality simulator to teach women how to detect abnormalities in their breast tissue, and one UConn professor expressed interest.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
For this test, a doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to feel for swelling, bleeding, and any prostate abnormalities.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Sep. 2025
Many neuroimaging studies have also shown structural abnormalities in the brains of people with schizophrenia, but nothing consistent enough across patient populations to become signature features of the disorder.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
As the condition progresses, George could develop other symptoms like cataracts, deafness, bone or joint abnormalities, cognitive issues and respiratory problems.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Researchers at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) found that twisted and narrowed vessels in the retinas of mice with a common genetic mutation strongly resemble vascular abnormalities seen in Alzheimer’s patients.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2025
Outside of those with particular foot problems like bunions and gait abnormalities, there’s been relatively little scientific research into the long-term effects of wearing toe spacers.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2025
It is often linked to genetic abnormalities and often has few negative side effects, aside from possible sperm dilution, or less sperm per milliliter of ejaculate, and perhaps a larger mess.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 19 Aug. 2025
Holton shared her long-dormant idea of creating a virtual reality simulator to teach women how to detect abnormalities in their breast tissue, and one UConn professor expressed interest.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormalities
Noun
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Other centers are mostly seeing neutral conditions but some cold [sea surface temperature] anomalies are in place in the eastern tropical Pacific.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Rest assured, such anomalies occur from time to time, and all of us - especially the young - should be vigilant to anticipate - and prevent - them.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When exceptions arise, who has the authority—and the context—to decide?—
Matthew Sweeney,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are narrow exceptions for this bill, as well.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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This evolution is driven by a combination of random mutations and natural selection, where the organisms that are most fit for survival, and most adaptable to the changes that occur in their conditions and environment, are the ones who aren’t selected against, and whose lineages continue.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
16 Sep. 2025
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Slowing down viral replication decreases the rate at which a virus can acquire new mutations.—
Deborah Fuller,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Abnormalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormalities. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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