irregularities

Definition of irregularitiesnext
plural of irregularity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for irregularities
Noun
  • Two regional electric power companies said no abnormalities have been detected.
    Anthony Trotter, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Pathologists will perform a necropsy on the mountain lions to check for abnormalities and neurological diseases like rabies and avian influenza.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 2 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Slight distortions of gas suggest there may be interactions between the cloud and galaxy.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Now, if the election is close, those interventions and distortions may be enough.
    David Frum, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • The filing cites past crashes, including a fatal 2009 FedEx MD-11 crash in Tokyo, and alleges similar design flaws or defects in Boeing’s MD-11 may have caused or contributed to the November 4 crash.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Over 830,000 Peloton Bike+ units have been recalled for seat post defects that can cause falls and injuries.
    Amber Brenza, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Mentality and late goals defined their seven-game winning run to start the campaign but there were flaws in those performances and they were exposed further in defeats.
    Andy Jones, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
  • The filing cites past crashes, including a fatal 2009 FedEx MD-11 crash in Tokyo, and alleges similar design flaws or defects in Boeing’s MD-11 may have caused or contributed to the November 4 crash.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Sourced from a military memorabilia trader in Dallas, Texas, the helmet was flattened in a press, rather than with a hammer, to preserve its original markings and imperfections.
    Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
  • There’s imperfections there that create the balance, gives it character.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The genetic disorder is a connective tissue disease that leads to fragile bones and related complications like short stature, bone deformities, and fractures, per Mayo Clinic.
    Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Roots become dehydrated, and water stress causes stunting, deformities, and dieback.
    Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Disappointing playoff performances and a failure to win the sport’s biggest prize with two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson are undoubtedly blemishes on Harbaugh’s otherwise strong resume in Baltimore.
    Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
  • This is also true for squash with cuts, cracks, or blemishes.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Irregularities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irregularities. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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