1
as in unusual
being out of the ordinary
a completely abnormal school day, because half of the kids were out sick
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as in unnatural
departing from some accepted standard of what is normal
noticed his abnormal breathing and took him to the emergency room
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Recent Examples of abnormal
Crews from the city of Escondido found no abnormal readings indicating toxic fumes and air-quality monitoring did not indicate any health risks.
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
First, as Paul points out, laboratory tests may not be conclusive or may appear normal, even when the patient is clearly experiencing abnormal symptoms.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 7 July 2025
Currently, more than 82% of the state is experiencing some level of drought or abnormal dryness — up from around 63% three months ago and about 45% a year ago.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Scoliosis is often first noticed by a patient, their family, a pediatrician, or a primary care physician who detects an abnormal curvature of the spine.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
First, as Paul points out, laboratory tests may not be conclusive or may appear normal, even when the patient is clearly experiencing abnormal symptoms.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 7 July 2025
Currently, more than 82% of the state is experiencing some level of drought or abnormal dryness — up from around 63% three months ago and about 45% a year ago.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Scoliosis is often first noticed by a patient, their family, a pediatrician, or a primary care physician who detects an abnormal curvature of the spine.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormal
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Their target area was unusual, though: a strip of lawn between the road and a fence bordering Interstate 65, where homeless people have set up about two dozen tents over the first half of this year.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Summer storms cause travel headaches every year, but these numbers are not unusual.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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While some can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and concerns, many are created with specific consumers and their needs in mind.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
11 July 2025
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Even if that means stepping into a version of themselves that feels unnatural.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The path to extraordinary results starts with recognizing what already comes naturally to you.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Getty Images/Warren Little The World No. 1 will have the extraordinary chance to complete it on his 30th birthday, as his birthday, June 21, coincides with the final round of next year's US Open at Shinnecock Hills.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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Some of Widmer's supporters believe Sarah might have had a genetic disorder, such as Long QT Syndrome type 7, a condition that can cause irregular heartbeats.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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If your tomatoes are suffering from blossom end rot, and the cause is not irregular watering, applying bone meal may help.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
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Physicists are creating quantum computers with exceptional computing speeds, enabling a new kind of analytics and cryptography.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Audio beautifully conveys an exceptional portrayal of Yury’s and Volodya’s evolving self-perceptions amid the homophobia of their surroundings.—
AudioFile Magazine
July 31,
Literary Hub,
31 July 2025
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From a dive bar near Findlay Market to a 1930s architectural masterpiece, each is unique in its own way.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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The Rabbit Hole has an elevated yet playful and whimsical approach to food and beverage and is complemented by the seasons and moods set inside of this unique bar.—
Susan Stapleton,
The Tennessean,
31 July 2025
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What will replace the rare French glass HBO (Max) shattered with a random Friday-afternoon rock?—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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These might include water retention, injection site irritation or, in rare cases, hormonal imbalances if the peptides are affecting growth hormone levels.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
1 Aug. 2025
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Now, several weeks of free rent are not uncommon, along with gift cards and other specials to entice renters.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Spotty cell service or none at all is not uncommon in parts of Kerr County, northwest of San Antonio.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
24 July 2025
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“Abnormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormal. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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