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as in anomaly
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 exception
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 abnormality
This signals surprise and abnormality and could make the client feel like this occurrence is a rarity.
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Tim Maurer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
High levels of vitamin A in the first trimester of pregnancy can cause heart or brain abnormalities in the baby or miscarriage.11
Older adults: Older adults may break down and eliminate medicines differently than younger people do.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025
Gait abnormalities: Being duck-footed can cause permanent changes to your walk, sometimes limiting your range of motion.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 5 Apr. 2025
Phthalates are also endocrine disruptors that have been linked to preterm birth, infant genital abnormalities, childhood obesity, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular issues, and low sperm count and testosterone in men.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
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Tim Maurer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
High levels of vitamin A in the first trimester of pregnancy can cause heart or brain abnormalities in the baby or miscarriage.11
Older adults: Older adults may break down and eliminate medicines differently than younger people do.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025
Gait abnormalities: Being duck-footed can cause permanent changes to your walk, sometimes limiting your range of motion.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 5 Apr. 2025
Phthalates are also endocrine disruptors that have been linked to preterm birth, infant genital abnormalities, childhood obesity, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular issues, and low sperm count and testosterone in men.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormality
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Uncomfortable spots don’t seem to exist for Denver’s anomaly of a center, though.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2025
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Ongoing debate The Sierra Nevada has been a topic of debate for decades in the geology community due to an anomaly found within the mantle located underneath the Great Valley.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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The exception means employees can work remotely from anywhere in North Carolina, not solely within Mecklenburg County.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2025
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The only exception is that when the three characters fall, the remaining two can be called as backup to help finish the fight.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2025
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Some of the beasts may have developed frightening mutations.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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In 2007 Hazen collaborated with Szostak to write a computer simulation (opens a new tab) involving algorithms that evolve via mutations.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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These slides checked all the boxes: sleek, waterproof, comfortable, and supportive—an absolute rarity in the sandal world.—
Samantha Leal,
StyleCaster,
25 Apr. 2025
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Pulled from recording sessions that took place across a pivotal four-year period, the collection highlights rarities, alternate versions, and deep cuts that hardcore fans will appreciate.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Abnormality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormality. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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