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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
Crews from the city of Escondido found no abnormal readings indicating toxic fumes and air-quality monitoring did not indicate any health risks.
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
First, as Paul points out, laboratory tests may not be conclusive or may appear normal, even when the patient is clearly experiencing abnormal symptoms.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 7 July 2025
Currently, more than 82% of the state is experiencing some level of drought or abnormal dryness — up from around 63% three months ago and about 45% a year ago.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Scoliosis is often first noticed by a patient, their family, a pediatrician, or a primary care physician who detects an abnormal curvature of the spine.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
First, as Paul points out, laboratory tests may not be conclusive or may appear normal, even when the patient is clearly experiencing abnormal symptoms.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 7 July 2025
Currently, more than 82% of the state is experiencing some level of drought or abnormal dryness — up from around 63% three months ago and about 45% a year ago.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Scoliosis is often first noticed by a patient, their family, a pediatrician, or a primary care physician who detects an abnormal curvature of the spine.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormal
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Their target area was unusual, though: a strip of lawn between the road and a fence bordering Interstate 65, where homeless people have set up about two dozen tents over the first half of this year.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Summer storms cause travel headaches every year, but these numbers are not unusual.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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This unnatural divide goes back to the beginnings of medicine and dentistry.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Action Step: Run your materials through a grammar checker, but always read them over yourself to catch subtle mistakes or unnatural language.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The Spa The hotel has a small spa with a steam room, sauna, ice bath, and a relaxation room with extraordinary views of the mountains.—
Becky Sunshine,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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The items range from the everyday to the extraordinary.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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Some of Widmer's supporters believe Sarah might have had a genetic disorder, such as Long QT Syndrome type 7, a condition that can cause irregular heartbeats.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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Graeter’s Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream features large, irregular pieces of chocolate.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 July 2025
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Physicists are creating quantum computers with exceptional computing speeds, enabling a new kind of analytics and cryptography.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Audio beautifully conveys an exceptional portrayal of Yury’s and Volodya’s evolving self-perceptions amid the homophobia of their surroundings.—
AudioFile Magazine
July 31,
Literary Hub,
31 July 2025
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From a dive bar near Findlay Market to a 1930s architectural masterpiece, each is unique in its own way.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Van Royen said Sparkle Dog Care is unique in that the company provides grooming training opportunities for employees who want to learn.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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What will replace the rare French glass HBO (Max) shattered with a random Friday-afternoon rock?—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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These might include water retention, injection site irritation or, in rare cases, hormonal imbalances if the peptides are affecting growth hormone levels.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
1 Aug. 2025
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Now, several weeks of free rent are not uncommon, along with gift cards and other specials to entice renters.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Spotty cell service or none at all is not uncommon in parts of Kerr County, northwest of San Antonio.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
24 July 2025
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“Abnormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormal. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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