irregularities

Definition of irregularitiesnext
plural of irregularity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for irregularities
Noun
  • Meanwhile, other work has shown that people with psychopathy, which often aligns with immoral behavior, have abnormalities in their amygdala and the orbitofrontal cortex regions that are directly connected by the uncinate fasciculus.
    Christopher M. Filley, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2026
  • We’ll be directed to follow a map toward abnormalities around the old zoo.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Karen Jaroch of Heritage Action was on hand at a Florida Senate hearing armed with Heritage’s usual distortions.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Paying the tax typically requires selling assets or borrowing against them, triggering capital gains taxes, leverage risks, and further distortions.
    Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Their imaging has discovered defects in past parts.
    James Taylor, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The jury did not find Uber liable for negligence or design defects, and the company was not ordered to pay punitive damages.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Attorneys have previously argued that the NFL’s process contains several flaws.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Battle’s not quite yet at that level, but flaws and missteps are part of anyone’s journey into adulthood.
    David Glickman, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Wröbel added how imperfections are part of denim’s DNA and should be celebrated.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
  • And instead found perfection in her imperfections.
    Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The genetic disorder is a connective tissue disease that leads to fragile bones and related complications like short stature, bone deformities, and fractures, per Mayo Clinic.
    Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Roots become dehydrated, and water stress causes stunting, deformities, and dieback.
    Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Infused with Tea Tree Oil and Calendula, these patches help flatten blemishes faster, calm redness and protect the area from picking for cleaner healing.
    William Jones January 29, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Belichick's career did have blemishes.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Irregularities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irregularities. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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