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as in exceptions
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
her C grade is an anomaly, as she's never made anything except A's and B's before
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as in abnormalities
a person, thing, or event that is far from normal
snow in July is an anomaly in most of the northern hemisphere
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Recent Examples of anomalies
Fox News Digital previously reported on Jones' earlier analyses of potential organic material and anomalies beneath the formation.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Because the baby was so small, the couple says, doctors worried that there might be additional genetic anomalies that could be fatal.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Risk scoring engines may flag population-level anomalies requiring administrative review.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Drill down further and there are innumerable anomalies.
—Graham Scott, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Sensors stream data, then AI agents identify anomalies, predict failures and trigger work orders or adjustments automatically.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Two of the four Vulcan launches to date have suffered anomalies with solid rocket boosters, and although the missions succeeded in placing their payloads into orbit, the launcher is grounded as ULA and its subcontractors probe the recurring problem.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
Officials said there is no consensus on the nature of these anomalies, and preliminary assessments have not confirmed any definitive explanation.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
The massive rocket has encountered a number of anomalies and failures since its debut in April 2023 ended in a premature explosion, including fiery mishaps both on the test stand and mid-flight.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Because the baby was so small, the couple says, doctors worried that there might be additional genetic anomalies that could be fatal.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Risk scoring engines may flag population-level anomalies requiring administrative review.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Drill down further and there are innumerable anomalies.
—Graham Scott, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Sensors stream data, then AI agents identify anomalies, predict failures and trigger work orders or adjustments automatically.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Two of the four Vulcan launches to date have suffered anomalies with solid rocket boosters, and although the missions succeeded in placing their payloads into orbit, the launcher is grounded as ULA and its subcontractors probe the recurring problem.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
Officials said there is no consensus on the nature of these anomalies, and preliminary assessments have not confirmed any definitive explanation.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
The massive rocket has encountered a number of anomalies and failures since its debut in April 2023 ended in a premature explosion, including fiery mishaps both on the test stand and mid-flight.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anomalies
Noun
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This policy has remained largely consistent through recent seasons and applies across Grand Slams and tour events (with some exceptions like Wimbledon in 2022, which briefly went further and banned them entirely before reversing course).—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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With rare exceptions, the America 250 exhibitions and programs of US museums reflect plans set around 2024, rather than in response to the urgency or precarity of the moment.—
Greg Allen,
ARTnews.com,
7 June 2026
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The memo confirmed the President received a CTA of the heart that showed no arterial obstruction or structural abnormalities of the heart.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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What about chromosomal abnormalities, miscarriages, twins?—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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In honor of his 85th birthday, the American Cinematheque will be putting on another program of two oddball rarities from his long career.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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The space is also adorned with vitrines showcasing jewelry by David Webb, Boucheron, and René Boivin, as well as other rarities, like an asteroid fragment and a Tyrannosaurus rex tooth.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2026
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Some 90% of pancreatic cancers are caused by mutations in a protein called KRAS.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Are there benefits to combining it with chemo, immunotherapy or experimental treatments that target specific mutations in RAS?—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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“Anomalies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anomalies. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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