abnormally

adverb

as in unusually

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Recent Examples of abnormally The series emanates a sense of urgency without cooking up abnormally dramatic situations. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026 An El Niño year is characterized by abnormally high ocean temperatures in the Pacific, which can unleash climate chaos elsewhere—causing heavy rainfall in some areas and drought in others—as well as driving up temperatures. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2026 Traffic was unusually absent, and the roads were abnormally cambered and twisty. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026 Sacramento County is 54% abnormally dry, while Stanislaus County is 18%, Fresno County is 45% and Merced County is 10%. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 The state has been facing abnormally dry conditions since 2024, prompting action from the statehouse and voluntary water restrictions. — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 30 July 2026 Temperatures across the fire zones in France and Spain are forecast to climb again today and reach abnormally hot levels. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 27 July 2026 But abnormally warm temperatures in the Atlantic can also increase the likelihood of stronger storms, says Jeff Berardelli, chief meteorologist and climate specialist at WFLA-TV in Tampa Bay, Fla. — Ava Berger, NPR, 22 July 2026 Drought intensity is separated into five categories — abnormally dry, moderate drought, severe drought, extreme drought and exceptional drought. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormally
  1. unusually
  2. extraordinarily
  3. uncommonly
  4. singularly
  5. extremely
  6. exceptionally
  7. exceedingly
  8. improperly
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  • Over the next 710 days, Earth will experience three total solar eclipses visible from Europe, Africa and Australia, giving travelers an unusually accessible chance to witness one of nature’s rarest spectacles.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • If both deals materialize, Nigeria could be heading for an unusually consequential moment in public ownership and domestic capital formation.
    — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of unusually
Adverb
  • While neither company announced pricing (likely high), production volume (likely low), or customer availability (likely extraordinarily scarce), the two cars make the underlying proposition clear.
    — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • And, in fact, for all of the shock value in his writing and swipes at the food establishment, Bourdain became extraordinarily generous and even sweet as his fame grew, quick to heap praise, especially for writers and chefs on the rise.
    — Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of extraordinarily
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  • Roberts is uncommonly impressed by Skubal after just more than a week together.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • But the environment was uncommonly set up for success, at least relative to the rest of the league.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of uncommonly
Adverb
  • Some years later John emerges, hardened and singularly focused on revenge.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • That is a role that is singularly played, and will ever be played, by one person.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 25 July 2026
Definition of singularly
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  • In extremely rare cases, hormone injections can trigger a condition called ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Neighbors are also extremely relieved to see the tree finally coming down.
    — Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of extremely
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  • This shower is also known for featuring fireballs, meteors that are exceptionally bright and are visible for longer than other meteors.
    — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Her new liquid foundation—the brand’s first—utilizes amino acid powders to blur and mattify the appearance of pores sans dryness for a finish that’s natural, skinlike, and exceptionally diffused.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of exceptionally
Adverb
  • The Minecraft video game is an exceedingly popular title amongst kids of all ages, and the card game does a great job of recreating the video game experience.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The 300-plus people in attendance took the event exceedingly seriously.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of exceedingly
Adverb
  • Callaway was charged with violating his oath of office, improperly requesting or sharing criminal history information, unlawfully retaining license plate data and three counts of stalking.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Georgia has seen dozens of cases of law enforcement agents improperly using data from Flock cameras, leading to resignations, suspensions and even arrests.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of improperly

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