irregularities

Definition of irregularitiesnext
plural of irregularity

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • But over 1,200 clones later, the experiment stopped, because by that last generation the mice kept dying immediately after being born, despite displaying no outward physical abnormalities.
    Frank Landymore, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
  • This finding matches with prior research, carried out in lab mice and rats, which has found that long-term methylphenidate treatment in juvenile animals normalizes some abnormalities in dopamine-rich brain regions.
    David Cox, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • On the surface, my life seemed organized around the pursuit of truth, but I was simultaneously being drawn into the heady distortions of the digital sphere, spending more and more of my time online.
    Hannah Gold, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Continue reading … CREDIBILITY CRISIS — FCC chair Brendan Carr warns broadcasters must 'correct course' on 'news distortions' before license renewals.
    , FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Inside these materials, the researchers created tiny defects called torons.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Surgeons can intervene when a baby is born blind, deaf and with heart defects after being exposed to rubella in the womb, but the child is still likely to face a life shaped by disability.
    Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Moore also pointed out flaws in facial recognition technology as a whole, criticizing its early, widespread adoption by law enforcement agencies worldwide.
    Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Tense courtroom scenes, chameleon characters, and subjects of institutionalized abuse, political corruption and flaws within the justice system make for a strong stage proposition.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The more perfect the machines become, the more valuable our imperfections will be.
    Andrey Mir, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Using both sensors and cameras on the car and Car-to-X data, the GLC will automatically detect potholes, bumps, or other road imperfections and adjust its suspension accordingly.
    Sean Evans, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In December 2023, the FDA issued a warning about the dangers of fat-dissolving injections after many reports of severe side effects, including permanent scars, serious infections, skin deformities, cysts, and deep, painful knots.
    Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Investigators documented animals with health concerns including overgrown hooves, draining abscesses and limb deformities.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Rocker still has considerable upside despite those blemishes, and with only 159 2/3 total professional innings under his belt, the 26-year-old is far from a finished product.
    Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
  • On earlier test loops around Portugal, some tarmac blemishes were noted.
    Sean Evans, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Irregularities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irregularities. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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