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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
This abnormal winter warmth also comes on the heels of an unusually warm fall in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
After experiencing one of the wettest holiday seasons on record, still soggy California hit a major milestone this week — having zero areas of abnormal dryness for the first time in 25 years.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The historic shift was first highlighted by Drew Tuma, a meteorologist for KGO-TV in San Francisco, after the latest weekly map showed 0% of the state’s geography was experiencing drought or abnormal dryness.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The new guidance reflects the latest research showing that HPV tests, compared to Pap smears, can increase the detection of abnormal cells in the cervix that may lead to cancer.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 5 Jan. 2026
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Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
After experiencing one of the wettest holiday seasons on record, still soggy California hit a major milestone this week — having zero areas of abnormal dryness for the first time in 25 years.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The historic shift was first highlighted by Drew Tuma, a meteorologist for KGO-TV in San Francisco, after the latest weekly map showed 0% of the state’s geography was experiencing drought or abnormal dryness.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The new guidance reflects the latest research showing that HPV tests, compared to Pap smears, can increase the detection of abnormal cells in the cervix that may lead to cancer.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormal
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While filming an unboxing video wasn’t unusual, having to do it before the dog park left him puzzled.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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The same law says any driver is allowed to flash lights to indicate the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring unusual care in approaching, overtaking or passing.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
15 Jan. 2026
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While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2025
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The handsome pair of actors play sniper specialists from enemy countries who must each take a long shift on opposite sides of a massive trench where some unnatural monsters apparently lurk below.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Dec. 2025
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Packed with extraordinary gorilla behavior never filmed before, this is a story of hope and joy.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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Johnson’s ability to rapidly guide the Bears here registers as extraordinary.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Kim reaches for the tea tray, removing the cups and saucers and placing a dozen or more items in an irregular arrangement.—
Sadia Shepard,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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Users must manually handle lawn edges, reposition machines around obstacles and oversee performance on complex or irregular landscapes.—
Hummingbird,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Until ecosystems adapt, many exceptional leaders will continue to build extraordinary value for others but struggle to do the same for themselves, not due to lack of capability, but because the system hasn’t caught up to their needs.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Jan. 2026
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Your visit will give you a firsthand look at the vibrant Town Center and the award-winning neighborhoods and exceptional lifestyle amenities.—
Ave Maria,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Gold, sage and forest green tile flooring lined the area, leading into a room with a pool table and carpet, with a series of unique memorabilia on the walls.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Having the brewery, taproom and supply store under one roof is a unique aspect of the business.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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These Hokas are the rare travel shoe that works across all ages, activity levels, and destinations.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The study offers rare, direct evidence of this process by tracking cool gas across entire galaxies, something that was not possible before large surveys like MaNGA.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Engineers with PennDOT said the slide sent debris across both lanes of I-79 in an area where landslides are not uncommon.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Serious side effects are uncommon, but high-dose treatment for deficiency can occasionally cause low potassium levels.—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Abnormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormal. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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