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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
Before the crash, there were no abnormalities in radio communications and control commands, or any reports of dangerous weather in the airspace of the plane or along its route, according to the CAAC.
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Jurors also heard from a fetal alcohol expert Wednesday who said scans of Horner’s brain showed abnormalities consistent with fetal alcohol issues.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
In contrast, followers of the German physician Wilhelm Griesinger thought that madness would not be cured until the brain abnormalities that caused it were discovered.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
This was in 2024 where some of them had physical abnormalities.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Jurors also heard from a fetal alcohol expert Wednesday who said scans of Horner’s brain showed abnormalities consistent with fetal alcohol issues.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
In contrast, followers of the German physician Wilhelm Griesinger thought that madness would not be cured until the brain abnormalities that caused it were discovered.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
This was in 2024 where some of them had physical abnormalities.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormality
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The massive rocket has encountered a number of anomalies and failures since its debut in April 2023 ended in a premature explosion, including fiery mishaps both on the test stand and mid-flight that have attracted plenty of headlines.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Diego, its creator, begins to notice glitches and anomalies that reveal alternative uses for the system.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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With very few exceptions, an end was declared, not only to empires, but also to city-states, duchies, principalities, emirates, sultanates, caliphates, khanates, agencies, princely states, colonies, suzerains, dependencies, mandates, tributaries, condominia and protectorates.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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In the aggregate, there is a correlation between earlier picks and better outcomes, but exceptions abound.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, those with a BRCA mutation have a 45-85% chance of developing breast cancer at some point in their life.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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His career is defined by mutation, not branding.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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This differs from the traditional approach of many high jewelers, who often begin with exceptional gemstones because of their rarity and value.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Funding aside, that rarity has also posed a problem for researchers.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
12 May 2026
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“Abnormality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormality. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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