abnormally

adverb

as in unusually

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Recent Examples of abnormally Currently the label emphasizes that the hormone is only approved for abnormally low testosterone levels caused by serious medical conditions or injury. — Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 16 July 2026 But with toxic levels of cobalt, the transcription factor is active without low oxygen levels, leading to abnormally high amounts of hemoglobin-carrying red blood cells—explaining the woman’s high hemoglobin levels. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026 The continental United States logged its most abnormally hot March in 132 years of records, and Europe has seen unseasonable highs near 104 degrees. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026 Birds such as swifts, swallows, sparrows, and starlings, which make their nests in the eaves of roofs, have been particularly affected by abnormally high temperatures, said Romaine de Jaegere, founder of the Center for the Rehabilitation of Animals Living in the Wild refuge in Temploux, in Belgium. — Makini Brice, USA Today, 23 June 2026 According to Macfarlane, significant heat waves and abnormally high summer temperatures should be expected statewide. — Hali Smith june 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026 Officials from Europe to India and Australia are warning of potential harmful effects, including heat waves and abnormally dry conditions. — Bill Chappell, NPR, 17 June 2026 The ongoing drought has led to abnormally dry dead surface fuels across the region. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026 But SpaceX is disclosing a technical caveat that can disrupt a user’s online activities during periods of abnormally high usage. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormally
  1. unusually
  2. extraordinarily
  3. uncommonly
  4. singularly
  5. extremely
  6. exceptionally
  7. exceedingly
  8. improperly
Adverb
  • The water in the Rhine and Meuse rivers is unusually warm at around 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 Celsius), and there are reports of blue-green algae spreading and fish dying.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • In Japan’s case, many observers are confused because the lags between changes in M2 growth and changes in nominal GDP are unusually long.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Definition of unusually
Adverb
  • His facial proportions are regarded as extraordinarily harmonious, his features exceptionally balanced, and his jawline and bone structure almost uncannily aligned with the community’s preferred metrics.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
  • Iyad el-Baghdadi, a prominent Palestinian in Norway who was accepted as a refugee, said that Norwegians had been extraordinarily welcoming and kind.
    — Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
Definition of extraordinarily
Adverb
  • The view was uncommonly broad, and the city skyline poked out of the eastern sky.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 16 June 2026
  • The skilled pivot speaks almost perfect English and is uncommonly engaging to speak with.
    — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Definition of uncommonly
Adverb
  • Jim Orr, president of domestic theatrical distribution for Universal, which put out both The Odyssey and Oppenheimer, agrees that the British auteur is singularly responsible for keeping the turnstiles spinning.
    — Chris Lee, Vulture, 20 July 2026
  • When asked to think about singularly American art works last week, this romp through a Depression-era Mississippi sprang outta my head like Athena.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
Definition of singularly
Adverb
  • French thrives in Quebec, supported by some extremely assertive language legislation, but the threats of secession in the province are a persistent nuisance.
    — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • And considering Spider-Man's signature suit, the crimson liner felt less like an unexpected beauty choice and more like an extremely intentional reference.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 20 July 2026
Definition of extremely
Adverb
  • This is an exceptionally sophisticated cognitive procedure and obviously produces a less powerful and precise strike than those performing goalkeeper-independent kicks, without a stutter.
    — Geir Jordet, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • For Guzema, the investment in brick-and-mortar is intended to make its craftsmanship, service and emotional proposition more legible in an exceptionally crowded market.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Definition of exceptionally
Adverb
  • The bad blood just increases from there and gets exceedingly personal as each magician tries to outdo the other in an electrifying, gripping duel that tears apart both their lives.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • Following an exceedingly warm year that has left the Colorado River’s headwaters in the Rocky Mountains largely snowless, Lake Mead is nearing a record-low level.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of exceedingly
Adverb
  • The restaurant also had to discard food like roast beef, noodles, egg whites, rice and sausage after it was found to be improperly stored in the walk-in cooler.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
  • If the bill becomes law and the county challenges it, Pio Roda said county attorneys could argue that the state had improperly intruded into a local matter.
    — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
Definition of improperly

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