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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 robot continuously monitors plant conditions, helping engineers detect gas leaks, abnormal heat signatures, and other operational hazards during routine operations.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
The need-to-know this morning Relay Therapeutics reported promising Phase 2 data of its drug zovegalisib in a group of rare diseases that cause abnormal vasculature development, sending company shares up 9% in premarket trading.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 19 May 2026
T cells normally recognize other cells that have been infected by a virus or bacterium, or are otherwise abnormal, and either destroy them or recruit other parts of the immune system to do so.
—Amber Dance, ArsTechnica, 17 May 2026
Redistricting shifted Clyde’s voter base from people who aligned with his gun-toting brand to residents who view guns and election denialism as abnormal.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2026
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
The need-to-know this morning Relay Therapeutics reported promising Phase 2 data of its drug zovegalisib in a group of rare diseases that cause abnormal vasculature development, sending company shares up 9% in premarket trading.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 19 May 2026
T cells normally recognize other cells that have been infected by a virus or bacterium, or are otherwise abnormal, and either destroy them or recruit other parts of the immune system to do so.
—Amber Dance, ArsTechnica, 17 May 2026
Redistricting shifted Clyde’s voter base from people who aligned with his gun-toting brand to residents who view guns and election denialism as abnormal.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormal
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The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper says spikes in bacteria levels after storms are common, but experts say the duration of the current contamination event is unusual.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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But a true cure is elusive because hepatitis B has an unusual ability to hide in the body, ready to rebound if therapy stops.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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In a nearby tent was Zuhoor Musa Abdul Rahman, a 30-year-old housewife who recounted with unnatural calm the horrors that spurred her to flee El Fasher, a city some 300 miles east of Obeid.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Only Maddie saw the unnatural, violent pull back inside, and most of the scares that follow likewise blur the line between reality and fantasy.—
Elena Lazic,
Variety,
24 May 2026
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This show is the record of a traveling salon, a celebration of Morrison’s extraordinary work, and a love letter to reading closely in community.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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When enjoyed together, something extraordinary is revealed.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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The achievement allowed researchers to recreate how the nervous system communicates with the heart, opening potential new paths for studying irregular heart rhythms and developing future treatments that could reduce reliance on electronic pacemakers.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
23 May 2026
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But even among irregular satellites, Nereid is an outlier, Belyakov said.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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At the annual Valedictorians Luncheon at Fenway Park on Tuesday, the mayor, BPS leadership and city officials spoke to the exceptional achievement of the 33 graduates who represented the tops of their classes.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
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Executive chef Alessandro Lucassino’s kitchen operates on the principle of letting the exceptional Mediterranean produce speak for itself.—
Jamie Timson,
TheWeek,
27 May 2026
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There are 14 colors to choose from, including neutrals like black, beige, and white, plus more unique shades like pink lace, burgundy, and charcoal gray.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Although many of these are also at Joliet’s new Hollywood Casino, Moore said that Tabo Sushi and Urbanbelly are going to be unique to Aurora.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Aided by a rare Saturday afternoon kick-off time and sunny weather, which allowed fans to line the bars outside the stadium for hours before the game, a coach welcome and a dominant Everton performance, the atmosphere replicated the best of what Goodison had to offer.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Food and drink The on-site restaurant, Dirty Habit, is one of those rare hotel restaurants that also attracts locals, which is always a good sign.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Specials uncommon enough that many investors don’t know much (if anything) about them.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The problem with a premise like this is that, among many other realities, female CEOs or titans of industry are no longer uncommon.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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“Abnormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormal. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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