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as in anomalies
a person, thing, or event that is far from normal
the abnormalities in the tree's leaves are caused by disease
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as in exceptions
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
let the vet know if you notice any abnormalities in your pet's behavior
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Recent Examples of abnormalities
According to the zoo, Maka was diagnosed with chromosomal abnormalities at just 5 years old but managed to thrive with the help of wildlife health and care teams.
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
The clinical trial will also evaluate whether the AI tool over-identifies abnormalities that turn out not to be cancer, also known as false positives.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Barbabella wrote in April that after conducting a comprehensive diagnostic, laboratory testing, consultations with 14 specialty consultants, the president demonstrated no abnormalities aside from minor sun damage, recommending a colonoscopy in 2027.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
CT scans are often used to get detailed internal images to detect injuries, tumors or other abnormalities, according to Cleveland Clinic.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Upon receipt, our testers unboxed the shoes to inspect the material, style, and workmanship for any abnormalities.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
The majority of embryos did not develop normally, the researchers reported—and those that did frequently showed chromosomal abnormalities.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
But some scientists warn that the genetic abnormalities in Mitalipov's embryos raise questions of whether this approach could ever work.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
If ingested in large enough quantities, this plant also can cause heart rhythm abnormalities, seizures and death.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
The clinical trial will also evaluate whether the AI tool over-identifies abnormalities that turn out not to be cancer, also known as false positives.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Barbabella wrote in April that after conducting a comprehensive diagnostic, laboratory testing, consultations with 14 specialty consultants, the president demonstrated no abnormalities aside from minor sun damage, recommending a colonoscopy in 2027.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
CT scans are often used to get detailed internal images to detect injuries, tumors or other abnormalities, according to Cleveland Clinic.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Upon receipt, our testers unboxed the shoes to inspect the material, style, and workmanship for any abnormalities.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
The majority of embryos did not develop normally, the researchers reported—and those that did frequently showed chromosomal abnormalities.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
But some scientists warn that the genetic abnormalities in Mitalipov's embryos raise questions of whether this approach could ever work.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
If ingested in large enough quantities, this plant also can cause heart rhythm abnormalities, seizures and death.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormalities
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Some, like the two headlining Christie’s upcoming Rare Watches auction in Geneva, have wonderful horological anomalies that set them apart from more run-of-the-mill references.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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Other violations, like the Israel army’s killing of six Palestinian civilians inspecting their homes after the ceasefire was announced, aren’t anomalies.—
Faisal J. Abbas,
semafor.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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As a general rule, Humbert thinks devices don’t belong on restaurant tables, with exceptions for business meetings and solo meals.—
Maggie Hennessy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Oct. 2025
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Those exceptions include true threats, defamation, harassment and obscenities.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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For example, mutations in the CNTNAP2 gene, which plays a role in the development and function of the nervous system, have been linked to a predisposition of autism, particularly among some Amish children.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The supplement helps repair DNA damage from UV exposure, lowering the chances of cancerous mutations.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
26 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Abnormalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormalities. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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