1
as in unusual
being out of the ordinary
a completely abnormal school day, because half of the kids were out sick
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as in unnatural
departing from some accepted standard of what is normal
noticed his abnormal breathing and took him to the emergency room
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Recent Examples of abnormal
Certain rare hormonal disorders are associated with abnormal cortisol levels.
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 17 Sep. 2025
The Dodgers swept Milwaukee in that best-of-three first-round series in 2020 and went on to win the whole thing, albeit in abnormal conditions.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
In multiple myeloma, abnormal plasma cells build up in the bone marrow and crowd out healthy blood-forming cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 14 Sep. 2025
However, abnormal, persistent increases may be an indication of a major cardiovascular concern, even in people with normal blood pressure.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2025
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 17 Sep. 2025
The Dodgers swept Milwaukee in that best-of-three first-round series in 2020 and went on to win the whole thing, albeit in abnormal conditions.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
In multiple myeloma, abnormal plasma cells build up in the bone marrow and crowd out healthy blood-forming cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 14 Sep. 2025
However, abnormal, persistent increases may be an indication of a major cardiovascular concern, even in people with normal blood pressure.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormal
Adjective
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News about the meeting broke Thursday, and no reason was initially provided for the unusual gathering.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Something tat the grand jury already decided on one count, which is very, very un -- very, very unusual for a grand jury.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Imitating the speech or body language of others during a conversation is another form of masking, along with forcing eye contact or facial expressions, which may feel unnatural.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Self-tanner can sink into dry skin, leaving dark patches behind that look unnatural.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
23 Sep. 2025
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These extraordinary moments when ordinary people become demonic.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The document accords extraordinary, largely unchecked power to Sharaa.—
Sam Heller,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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Founders frequently work irregular, extended hours, often without clear boundaries between life and work.—
Anuradha Gupta,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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These benefits may be beneficial for people with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition linked to high androgens (male hormones), acne, excess hair, and irregular periods.—
Brandi Jones,
Verywell Health,
18 Sep. 2025
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The award is given to establishments that receive a high volume of exceptional reviews and ratings from the TripAdvisor community over a 12-month period.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
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Despite its exceptional hardness approaching that of diamond, boron remains too brittle for direct use in tools or structural applications.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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His return to the company, this time with a new, more confident persona, is the culmination of a long and unique journey.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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For me, the camera has a unique power in guiding me toward visualising complex, sometimes uncomfortable emotions that resist being pinned down by language.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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The rare disease affects three to seven people out of every 100,000, and more often those of European descent, the Cleveland Clinic says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Their energy supplies and huge sovereign wealth funds help underwrite America’s competitive edge over China in energy and capital-intensive industries of the future—AI, cloud computing, and the mining and processing of rare-earth minerals.—
Firas Maksad,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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Penn State’s issues were not uncommon.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Silhouette is both an on-demand app and a live virtual studio, where members not only stream classes but also connect directly with Alexis in rare two-way sessions—an uncommon feature in the fitness industry.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Abnormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormal. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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