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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
Interestingly, the development could lead to precision for delicate industrial manufacturing, gives advanced prosthetics a richer sense of touch, and allow surgical systems to instantly detect fine tissue abnormalities through visual color cues.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Tests showed abnormalities in her urine and bone marrow, leading to a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer than can cause kidney problems.
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Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
In 2024, Finkelstein signed the test of one student athlete as normal even though some of the results indicated abnormalities.
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Ciara McCarthy 25,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
If left untreated, Lyme disease can progress to cause facial paralysis, heart rhythm abnormalities, arthritis and other serious complications.
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Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The symptoms of breast cancer in men include abnormalities around the breast area, including a lump or swelling, redness or flaky skin, nipple discharge and pain in the nipple area, according to the CDC.
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ABC News,
10 June 2026
The embryos Egli’s team edited had no chromosomal abnormalities or large deletions and few small changes, according to the preprint.
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Laura Dattaro,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
This practice can lead to gait abnormalities, premature joint wear, and potential damage to bone development.
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Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
Two months later, the couple filmed themselves receiving the results of an amniocentesis, which tests for genetic abnormalities and chromosomal conditions.
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Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Tests showed abnormalities in her urine and bone marrow, leading to a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer than can cause kidney problems.
—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
In 2024, Finkelstein signed the test of one student athlete as normal even though some of the results indicated abnormalities.
—
Ciara McCarthy 25,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
If left untreated, Lyme disease can progress to cause facial paralysis, heart rhythm abnormalities, arthritis and other serious complications.
—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The symptoms of breast cancer in men include abnormalities around the breast area, including a lump or swelling, redness or flaky skin, nipple discharge and pain in the nipple area, according to the CDC.
—
ABC News,
10 June 2026
The embryos Egli’s team edited had no chromosomal abnormalities or large deletions and few small changes, according to the preprint.
—
Laura Dattaro,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
This practice can lead to gait abnormalities, premature joint wear, and potential damage to bone development.
—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
Two months later, the couple filmed themselves receiving the results of an amniocentesis, which tests for genetic abnormalities and chromosomal conditions.
—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormalities
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Experts highlight that the scans frequently reveal harmless anomalies or untreatable conditions, rather than actionable early detections.
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The investigations into most of the anomalies and observations have been closed, according to a briefing by NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel on June 22.
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The statute would ban covered officers from wearing masks or shielding their identities while on duty and interacting with the public, with exceptions including medical masks, religious coverings, certain tactical equipment and hazardous conditions.
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While the majority of states have lieutenant governors, there are exceptions.
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Most antibiotics are single bioactive molecules, and some can be thwarted with single mutations.
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Eventually, researchers identified mutations in a gene known as SLC13A5, revealing that both Tessa, 22, and Colton had inherited a rare recessive disorder.
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“Abnormalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormalities. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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