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as in anomaly
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 exception
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 abnormality
The company uses artificial intelligence and behavioral biometrics to find patterns, which can detect abnormalities like submission spikes and IP address masking attempts.
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Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 25 May 2025
At the end of the study period, there was a significant decrease in sperm count and an increase in sperm abnormalities in the dogs who wore the polyester pants.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 7 June 2025
The app detects arrhythmias and irregular heartbeats, early signs of heart failure, indicators of coronary artery disease and heart valve abnormalities.
—Ramsha Waseem, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2025
Though these medications are not currently FDA-approved for PCOS, a couple studies have found that in people with the condition who also have a higher weight, the drugs don’t just have a weight-loss effect but can also alleviate PCOS-specific symptoms like cycle abnormalities.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 20 May 2025
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Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 25 May 2025
At the end of the study period, there was a significant decrease in sperm count and an increase in sperm abnormalities in the dogs who wore the polyester pants.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 7 June 2025
The app detects arrhythmias and irregular heartbeats, early signs of heart failure, indicators of coronary artery disease and heart valve abnormalities.
—Ramsha Waseem, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2025
Though these medications are not currently FDA-approved for PCOS, a couple studies have found that in people with the condition who also have a higher weight, the drugs don’t just have a weight-loss effect but can also alleviate PCOS-specific symptoms like cycle abnormalities.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormality
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For example, automating rollback protocols, security scans and alert systems for anomalies across AI workflows.—
Navdeep Malik,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The new amendment, set to be on the ballot in 2026, would allow abortions in medical emergencies and cases of fetal anomalies, such as birth defects.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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Aside from the pandemic anomaly, the World Bank data also showed that only three exceptions to annual passenger growth occurred post-1980.—
Dana Dunne,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Federal contractors and in some cases subcontractors are an exception, as are a handful of states.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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With gene editing, scientists are able to input code into the body’s genes that tell it to stop producing the mutation that is causing the abnormal red blood cells.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
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And then seeing all the different possibilities that might arise initially through neutral mutations, and once in a while through mutations which give rise to an advantage at a disadvantage.—
Steven Strogatz,
Quanta Magazine,
12 June 2025
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Despite the relative rarity of myocarditis, the condition has underpinned a campaign by anti-vaccine activists to take the vaccines off the market.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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This long voyage, together with the rarity and beauty of sapphires, must have contributed to its high value.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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“Abnormality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormality. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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