neuroticisms

noun

plural of neuroticism
as in abnormalities

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  1. abnormalities
  2. perversions
  3. addictions
  4. leanings
  5. practices
  6. characteristics
  7. customs
Noun
  • Compared to younger women, older moms are at higher risk of complications like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, placental abnormalities, miscarriage chromosomal conditions and cesarean delivery.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 July 2026
  • For instance, cloning is an imperfect science and can often create offspring with genetic abnormalities.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of abnormalities
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  • But there’s more to it than gleeful perversions of genre.
    — Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
  • This garish cavalcade of perversions, which just premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, should have been shocking and transgressive; the pieces are certainly there.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Feb. 2026
Definition of perversions
Noun
  • Meanwhile, those with chronic addictions who are poor (because rich people with addictions are rarely as visible) will continue to be swept up, and left with a system riddled with false promises and real penalties.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • Oscar de la Renta, Vogue’s Anna Wintour, Kate Moss and OTB’s Renzo Rosso were among the industry figures who assisted him in his personal recovery from multiple addictions, and a gradual professional rehabilitation.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of addictions
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  • The 71-year-old actor argued political leanings had possibly become part of the equation when performances alone should decide who gets recognized.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
  • When Epstein’s appointment was announced, his political leanings – his cover letter for the role laid out an explicitly conservative vision – as well as his relative lack of experience rankled many FIU law faculty members.
    — Austin Horn July 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Definition of leanings
Noun
  • Some of the crowd’s energy Friday may have been due to the fact that training camp practices are closed this summer because of construction at the team’s practice facility in uptown Charlotte.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • First Fridays may bring a night market; meditation and healing circles happen in a back room, with Indigenous practices led by Indigenous people.
    — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of practices
Noun
  • Hoyos said the move was made because Rios Novo, who was Miami’s starter during its MLS Cup championship run, has characteristics that better suit the team’s playing style.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The five points of the star represent the characteristics of a good citizen, which are fortitude, loyalty, righteousness, prudence, and broadmindedness.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Definition of characteristics
Noun
  • Existing Inventory Will Delay Canadian Price Increases Canadian whisky that has already cleared customs and entered domestic distribution will retain its earlier tariff treatment.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Such customs, to her mind, did not actually put the living in closer contact with the dead.
    — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
Definition of customs
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