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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
The report listed the probable cause of death as an abnormal heartbeat tied to an underlying condition, systemic sarcoidosis.
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Maveah Griffith,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Doctors had detected it during an exploratory surgery after getting abnormal results from a routine CT scan, per The Athletic.
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Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
But this is an abnormal, high-stakes day, and Natalie and Donna are bound to fight, and the baby is absolutely going to get in the way.
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Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Changes or disruptions in these local magnetic fields can reveal hidden rust, snapped wire strands inside a thick suspension cable, or abnormal stress points in the steel before a crack even forms.
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Alex Krasnok,
Scientific American,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for abnormal
Maveah Griffith,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Doctors had detected it during an exploratory surgery after getting abnormal results from a routine CT scan, per The Athletic.
—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
But this is an abnormal, high-stakes day, and Natalie and Donna are bound to fight, and the baby is absolutely going to get in the way.
—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Changes or disruptions in these local magnetic fields can reveal hidden rust, snapped wire strands inside a thick suspension cable, or abnormal stress points in the steel before a crack even forms.
—
Alex Krasnok,
Scientific American,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for abnormal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormal
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What Trump is doing is unusual.
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Heat domes are not unusual, but the temperatures in this one have been.
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Even after extensive engineering, Coach Eve would take about three seconds to reply to a question—a delay users felt was uncomfortable and unnatural.
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His speech was an unnatural blur.
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Our work complements beautifully the extraordinary work that has already been done by the producers, sales agents and distributors of Mike Leigh’s films over the years.
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The Vietnam War was fought by young Americans thrust into extraordinary circumstances.
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The unsaturated fats give them an irregular shape on a molecular level.
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Net operating income is struck before the large, irregular outlays that keep a building standing, so the cap rate reflects none of them.
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To start, Lendeborg is an exceptional passer who can run point from the forward position.
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Collectors are competing for works with scarcity, exceptional provenance, and a clear place in art history.
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Explore unique crafts, goods and gifts from over 15 local vendors.
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And cadets were on the hunt for unique pieces to add to their collections.
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Ireland Ireland offers a rare cross-generational appeal, where estate activities and rugged landscapes make for an ideal family itinerary.
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Thieves stole $25,000 worth of rare Pokémon cards after breaking into an Eagan, Minnesota, claw machine arcade last weekend, employees said.
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On June 23, 2026, though, the majority delivered an uncommon defeat in this contentious area.
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His distaste for the wealthy is not an uncommon feeling in the country, his defense argued.
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“Abnormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormal. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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