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as in anomaly
a person, thing, or event that is far from normal
the abnormalities in the tree's leaves are caused by disease
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as in exception
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
let the vet know if you notice any abnormalities in your pet's behavior
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Recent Examples of abnormality
For this test, a doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to feel for swelling, bleeding, and any prostate abnormalities.
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Sep. 2025
The proud mom welcomed Jones, who was born with Down syndrome and a rare congenital colon abnormality, in August 2022.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Many neuroimaging studies have also shown structural abnormalities in the brains of people with schizophrenia, but nothing consistent enough across patient populations to become signature features of the disorder.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Testing, however, soon revealed trisomy 18, a genetic abnormality that is usually fatal, often before birth.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 1 Sep. 2025
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Sep. 2025
The proud mom welcomed Jones, who was born with Down syndrome and a rare congenital colon abnormality, in August 2022.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Many neuroimaging studies have also shown structural abnormalities in the brains of people with schizophrenia, but nothing consistent enough across patient populations to become signature features of the disorder.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Testing, however, soon revealed trisomy 18, a genetic abnormality that is usually fatal, often before birth.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormality
Noun
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National Taco Day landing on a Tuesday is no longer an anomaly, thanks to Taco Bell.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Statistical anomaly, then, or something deeper?—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One option would require universal permitting, meaning every business that emits the five toxics would need a permit, and another proposal would require universal permitting with some exceptions.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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But after three weeks, that 27-13 loss in Green Bay is more of an exception than the rule; Detroit has scored 52, 38 and 34 points since, and now owns the league’s best point margin.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The supplement helps repair DNA damage from UV exposure, lowering the chances of cancerous mutations.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
26 Sep. 2025
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By swapping out a handful of amino acids at the base of the antibody stem—called the YTE mutation—the researchers extended the half-life from approximately 20 days for palivizumab to around 70 days for the D25 antibody.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
23 Sep. 2025
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The current research advances sodium as a viable alternative for batteries, a vital step to combat the rarity and environmental damage of lithium.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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Not only are the two some of the most talented actors in Hollywood, but the pair also shares a birthday, which is a rarity in itself.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Abnormality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormality. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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