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Recent Examples of abnormally
There was some improvement across southern Colorado, where portions of Teller, Fremont, El Paso and Pueblo counties improved from moderate drought to abnormally dry conditions.
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Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Colorado’s dry winter and abnormally warm spring will translate to a high risk for large and destructive wildfires this summer, state leaders warned Thursday.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Debate over source and risks of contaminants In the wastewater sample Eurofins tested, the concentrations of lithium, strontium and vanadium were abnormally high compared to levels in rainwater or groundwater, according to Lazarte, the attorney.
—Arcelia Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Apr. 2026
Chile’s inferno was fueled by extreme heat, with temperatures pushing above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and abnormally dry conditions — but it was also driven by human changes to the landscape.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cerebral palsy is a group of disorders where the brain develops abnormally.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
El Nino typically means the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest will see abnormally drier and hotter conditions.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Which parts of California are ‘abnormally dry’?
—Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Six of the nation’s top 10 most abnormally hot months have been in the last 10 years.
—Seth Borenstein, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Colorado’s dry winter and abnormally warm spring will translate to a high risk for large and destructive wildfires this summer, state leaders warned Thursday.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Debate over source and risks of contaminants In the wastewater sample Eurofins tested, the concentrations of lithium, strontium and vanadium were abnormally high compared to levels in rainwater or groundwater, according to Lazarte, the attorney.
—Arcelia Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Apr. 2026
Chile’s inferno was fueled by extreme heat, with temperatures pushing above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and abnormally dry conditions — but it was also driven by human changes to the landscape.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cerebral palsy is a group of disorders where the brain develops abnormally.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
El Nino typically means the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest will see abnormally drier and hotter conditions.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Which parts of California are ‘abnormally dry’?
—Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Six of the nation’s top 10 most abnormally hot months have been in the last 10 years.
—Seth Borenstein, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormally
Adverb
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That deadlock prompted an unusually long recess of nearly 90 minutes that was followed by a 6-0 vote in favor of retreating on the bus stops.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Moon in Aquarius moves through your 11th House and trines Venus in Gemini, making collaboration and group energy unusually productive.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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Apple, under Cook, managed both — and that is extraordinarily rare.—
Paul Hardart,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Despite the incident, bear attacks in Yellowstone remain extraordinarily rare, with only eight fatal attacks since the park’s creation in 1872.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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An uncommonly harsh battle of words broke out this month between new Democratic Mayor Bobby Sanchez and Superintendent Tony Gaspar, who was hired during former Republican Erin Stewart’s administration.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Put simply, the defendant poses an uncommonly serious danger to the community if released pending trial.—
Ed White,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Stanley Tucci breaking bad news with singularly gentle aplomb.—
Paul Jebara,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Luke plays Uncle Lou, who is sharp, charismatic, and singularly focused on monetizing his nephew and star football player Demetrius’ talent.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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Maine, too, saw its COVID numbers increase dramatically despite extremely high vaccination uptake.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Even from my extremely suboptimal vantage point in the very front corner of the theater, I was awed by the depth and crispness of the 3D imagery.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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The service Friendly and considerate, the Datai’s staff—many of whom have been here since the very start—reflect the resort's exceptionally high return rate, with some months hitting 60% returning guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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The show is part variety spectacular, part cabaret, part magic show, but always exceptionally darling.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
Adverb
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Hot Jupiters are gas giants that orbit exceedingly close to their star.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
6 May 2026
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The Mets might have a surplus of shortstops, but the depth chart is exceedingly thin after yet another injury.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
Adverb
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The jury heard some testimony about the effect Steven’s abduction had on his older brother, but the appeal argued that further testimony about that issue was improperly excluded by the court.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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The weapon was also handled improperly.—
Katie Mather,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Abnormally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormally. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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