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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
If an at-home kit or Guardant’s Shield blood test shows an abnormal result, a follow-up colonoscopy is an absolute must, ideally within six months.
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Eric Wargotz, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2026
These triggers don’t usually sicken other kids, but in others, the abnormal immune response caused by the triggers leads to the development of these later allergic conditions, some of which are life long and can be life-threatening.
—Dr. Daniel Digiacomo, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Oxygen levels, for instance, must be managed precisely because of the risk of abnormal blood vessel growth in the eyes, leading to blindness in severe cases.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
And a study from 2022 found that people who ate larger breakfasts tend to have lower risk for metabolic syndrome–a cluster of related conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
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Eric Wargotz, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2026
These triggers don’t usually sicken other kids, but in others, the abnormal immune response caused by the triggers leads to the development of these later allergic conditions, some of which are life long and can be life-threatening.
—Dr. Daniel Digiacomo, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Oxygen levels, for instance, must be managed precisely because of the risk of abnormal blood vessel growth in the eyes, leading to blindness in severe cases.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
And a study from 2022 found that people who ate larger breakfasts tend to have lower risk for metabolic syndrome–a cluster of related conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormal
Adjective
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The lobby is filled with well-to-do patrons, and seeing children in tow is not unusual.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The Tiburtinis’ decision may have been unusual, but the pressures behind it were not.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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This is fast enough for the robot to react to environmental changes in real time without making its motions feel jerky or unnatural.—
Lee-Lean Shu,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The whole thing felt unnatural.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Rice and Elliot Anderson have impressive engines but will carry an extraordinary burden throughout the tournament and need to stay on top of their game and at full intensity throughout.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Artificial intelligence has changed a whole lot in the past few years because people have started really becoming aware of the extraordinary progress and the extraordinary risks that go with it.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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That means that any abrupt changes or an irregular sleep schedule can affect your ability to sleep and lower sleep quality.—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
8 Dec. 2025
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Some calls about sick or dead deer were dismissed and communication with the public about EHD was irregular.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
4 Dec. 2025
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Wembanyama had an exceptional Game 3 against the Knicks scoring 32 points on 11/18 from the field with eight rebounds, six assists and three blocks.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Passages like these have the curious effect of retrofitting Sinking’s less exceptional moments with their elegant modernity.—
Ben Cardew,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
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The building, across the street from the historic Katz on Main, features a unique terra cotta design on the second-floor facade.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
9 Dec. 2025
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The two-in-one device functions as both a vacuum cleaner and a mop, with a unique smart system that can remove dirt and debris from floors and clean them with features like a multisurface sweeping brush, edge-sweeping brush, and mop pad.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2025
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But the nonprofit maintains that Jackie and Shadow use the land as a prime foraging area, and the development — less than a mile from their nest — will deprive them of a rare slice of undeveloped forest in the bustling vacation destination.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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These Knicks will be remembered as champions and as the rare big-market team that became easy to root for.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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His Heisman candidacy reflects the program's rapid ascent, an uncommon feat for a Commodore, and underscores how swiftly fortunes can shift in college football.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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United States Geological Survey While earthquakes are not uncommon in the Bay Area, one city has been experiencing a swarm of quakes since November.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Abnormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormal. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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