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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
The decimation caused by the Palisades and Eaton fires is catastrophic and abnormal, and Los Angeles is grieving loss unlike ever before.
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Dua Anjum, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025
There was no sign of an abnormal rhythm that could interrupt blood flow.
—Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Compared to male rats that didn’t consume any dye, male rats that ate the most had a significantly higher incidence of tumors — both malignant and benign — as well as abnormal cell growth in the thyroid.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Notably, two or more abnormal body fat measurements could still classify an individual as obese, regardless of BMI.
—Dr. Jennifer Miao, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Dua Anjum, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025
There was no sign of an abnormal rhythm that could interrupt blood flow.
—Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Compared to male rats that didn’t consume any dye, male rats that ate the most had a significantly higher incidence of tumors — both malignant and benign — as well as abnormal cell growth in the thyroid.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Notably, two or more abnormal body fat measurements could still classify an individual as obese, regardless of BMI.
—Dr. Jennifer Miao, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormal
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While some of the operations may not have been unusual, ICE averaged 311 daily arrests in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30. — Associated Press Trump says inflation isn’t his No. 1 issue.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Jan. 2025
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Hegseth showed up in person for the vote, which is unusual.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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Matte: The standard nail polish look provides color without an unnatural shine.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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This is because fillers are commonly overdone, and, as a result, many people now associate them with an aesthetic that looks forced and unnatural − the opposite of what's currently popular.—
Charles Trepany,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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Then there was Bambi, who was quite extraordinary looking with huge eyes and the longest eyelashes.—
Josh Wigler,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Feb. 2025
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The course is part of a series of extraordinary adaptations that America’s military is making amid one of its greatest recruiting shortfalls since the draft was abolished, more than fifty years ago.—
Dexter Filkins,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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The film opens on one such unexplained conflict, setting the tone for the volatile, irregular behavior that ensues.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2025
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In 2023, the EU also struck a 105 million euro ($109 million) deal with Tunisia in return for the North African country’s cooperation on preventing irregular migration.—
Nicholas R. Micinski,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2025
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By permitting exceptional drivers from outside the traditional NASCAR fold automatic entry into races, the governing body aims to boost spectator interest and broaden the sport's appeal.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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However, with no additional context added, this is an exceptional hockey trade for the Canucks.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
1 Feb. 2025
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Young summed up his circumstances by putting a unique twist on his name.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
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During the fourth quarter, office demand in the city jumped 25% from the year before, according to VTS, which measures demand through unique new tenant tours of properties.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
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Closed caucus meetings used to be so rare The Tennessean in 2016 reported on one meeting when media was asked to leave.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
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There are also export tariffs, which are taxes on goods brought out of a country, though these are much more rare.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
2 Feb. 2025
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Giants defensive players, though, also described Daniels as having uncommon poise in the pocket.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2025
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The big picture: Fatal crashes of commercial aircraft in the U.S. have become uncommon in the 21st century, as regulations have increased, technology has advanced and safety measures and controls have improved.—
Sareen Habeshian,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Abnormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormal. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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