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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
Computer accessories and tech equipment, for instance, are experiencing abnormal cost increases compared with averages in recent years.
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Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
The guidelines — the first revamp since 2018 — focus on controlling dyslipidemia, or abnormal levels of blood lipids such as cholesterol and triglycerides.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
The scope in Duke’s throat doesn’t show anything abnormal, but Robby pushes him to get a chest X-ray.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Patients may feel well while their bloodwork still shows abnormal autoantibodies or complement levels—subtle signals that the immune system remains activated.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 13 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
The guidelines — the first revamp since 2018 — focus on controlling dyslipidemia, or abnormal levels of blood lipids such as cholesterol and triglycerides.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
The scope in Duke’s throat doesn’t show anything abnormal, but Robby pushes him to get a chest X-ray.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Patients may feel well while their bloodwork still shows abnormal autoantibodies or complement levels—subtle signals that the immune system remains activated.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormal
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The rapid melting is also increasing avalanche activity in unusual places.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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But Chris Piper, manager of public policy and stakeholder engagement at the Partnership for Public Service, said the length of time that has passed since Means' rescheduled confirmation hearing also is unusual.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
18 Mar. 2026
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The biggest factor separating natural from unnatural results is judgment, knowing how much is enough and when to stop.—
Carlos Wolf,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Basketball awards time During a season in which the individual talent for boys and girls basketball was extraordinary, earning all-star recognition became quite an achievement.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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Late Shift follows a single staff member, named Floria and played by the extraordinary German actor Leonie Benesch, in a cancer ward for a tightly wound 90 minutes.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2026
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Each bride’s dress has been billowed out and arranged around her in a circle, and these white figures are scattered at irregular intervals throughout the green field.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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This often leads to irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and sleep disturbances.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Samanski is delivering exceptional numbers away from McDavid and Draisaitl.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Amenities and experiences The spa is exceptional.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
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Moriarty and Thekla are outstanding in the ring and outside of it, using another canvas to display their other unique talent.—
James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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Take advantage of this energy by stretching your mind, whether that means practicing a new skill or reaching out to discuss philosophy with peers who have unique perspectives.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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This project marks a rare milestone in materials science by using a single agricultural waste source to produce both types of electrodes required for a high-performance hybrid device.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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People in their teens and early 20s are considered to be at greater risk for this type of rare but serious bacterial infection called meningococcal group B that can lead to meningitis, an inflammation in the membranes that cover the spinal cord and brain.—
Kathleen Felton,
Washington Post,
25 Mar. 2026
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Mail-only ballot elections are a cheaper, though slightly uncommon, alternative for cities when no candidates are on the ballot, like in the case of the upcoming April 21 election in the City Beautiful, according to Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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That kind of thing is not uncommon.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Abnormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormal. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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