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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
Global discussions about pandemic preparedness are not abnormal and are not exclusively related to COVID-19.
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Layla Ferris, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Entrants include a team from the Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine, who for the first time delivered a custom therapy to edit the abnormal genome of a severely ill infant, baby KJ, designed and implemented in just eight months.
—Amanda Erickson, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
In 2021, Gefen and her colleagues published research in the journal Cerebral Cortex showing that super-agers are resistant to neurofibrillary, or tau, tangles, which are abnormal protein buildups tied to Alzheimer’s.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
However, abnormal, persistent increases may indicate a major cardiovascular concern, even in people with normal blood pressure.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
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Layla Ferris, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Entrants include a team from the Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine, who for the first time delivered a custom therapy to edit the abnormal genome of a severely ill infant, baby KJ, designed and implemented in just eight months.
—Amanda Erickson, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
In 2021, Gefen and her colleagues published research in the journal Cerebral Cortex showing that super-agers are resistant to neurofibrillary, or tau, tangles, which are abnormal protein buildups tied to Alzheimer’s.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
However, abnormal, persistent increases may indicate a major cardiovascular concern, even in people with normal blood pressure.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormal
Adjective
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Ice cream, water fights, kind people who aren’t weird and don’t smell unusual.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Friday, an unusual time for such events on the island.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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What people fail to realize, Harding said, is that the office is an investigative body that plays a role in uncovering the cause of unnatural deaths and also protecting the public.—
Shannon Tyler
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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The film is fiercely feminist, a little punk, more than a bit surreal, leaning much heavier on absurdist romance than horror and, ultimately, an unnatural force of nature.—
Mark Meszoros,
Boston Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Every accommodation includes distinct furnishings, finishes, and wall coverings seemingly designed around the extraordinary bed at the center of it all.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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Force majeure is a legal maneuver that can allow a company to suspend contractual obligations amid extraordinary events.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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El Nino and La Nina events occur at irregular intervals, typically every 2 to 7 years.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Below, experts break down why being stressed or anxious can set off such a chain reaction in the first place and share ways to break free—or prevent irregular stress poops entirely.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
13 Mar. 2026
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The royal wave The theming on board is exceptional, with restaurants, bars, beauty parlours and activities, all dusted with Disney glitter.—
Helen Wright,
TheWeek,
11 Mar. 2026
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Jessie Buckley did exceptional work in Hamnet.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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Infrared observations are especially useful for studying molecules hidden inside dusty environments, since different substances absorb light at specific wavelengths that act like unique fingerprints.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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That might mean raising your prices to reflect the worth of your unique skills!—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The drug's current FDA label covers leucovorin's use in reducing side effects of certain chemotherapy drugs and treating a rare blood disorder.—
MATTHEW PERRONE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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That plus-8 goal differential places the club in rare company.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Beneath the vines lie calcareous clay and limestone—formations uncommon in California and long associated with Bordeaux’s historic Cabernet vineyards.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
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The species typically grows in grasslands that have been gently managed over long periods and support diverse wildlife — habitats where decades of light intervention create conditions for uncommon species to take hold.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Abnormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormal. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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