singularities

Definition of singularitiesnext
plural of singularity

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Recent Examples of singularities And so, as a prelude to solving the Navier-Stokes problem, mathematicians have searched for blowups (also called singularities) in an assortment of simplified fluid equations, such as those that operate in only one dimension. Quanta Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026 The system design is presented, and a 6 DOF geometric control that is robust to singularities. IEEE Spectrum, 9 Nov. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for singularities
Noun
  • Payment processors grew suspicious despite Cotter’s tricks, and by 2020 the US Postal Inspection Service had launched an investigation.
    Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
  • The mother-daughter duo coordinated in shades of cream and brown, with Charlotte even borrowing some of her mom's styling tricks (both wore the British brand Self-Portrait, for example).
    Emma Banks, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The unusual characteristics of dark matter have prompted scientists to search beyond the standard model of particle physics for particles that could comprise it.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Apr. 2026
  • This is particularly important for individuals who have concealed their characteristics and do not meet the autism or ADHD descriptions.
    Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Drew Allar is a walking collection of top-end NFL quarterback traits, too — there is no reason a QB with that type of physical talent should be waiting around late into Day 3.
    Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Engineering or selecting for climate resilient traits in one species does not guarantee the survival of the many others that depend on it.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Reinsdorf noted the peculiarities of the prior hiring process, which took place in March 2020 in the early throes of the COVID-19 pandemic with a limited ability to hold meetings and communicate remotely.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Simpson’s paradox demonstrates how counterintuitive statistics can be This article is from Proof Positive, our friendly newsletter that explores the joys and peculiarities of math.
    Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • She’s given it her face, her voice, her mannerisms.
    Tim Requarth, Longreads, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Malcolm’s teenage daughter, Leah (Keeley Karsten), nails Malcolm’s mannerisms and resembles Muniz.
    Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • So, there are no barriers for us in responding to each other’s musical eccentricities.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
  • In addition to Dougie, Rockin’ Grandma’s employees all have their eccentricities.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The poignant Moon glides into your habitual 6th house, nudging you to refine workflows and tend to health habits with commitment.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
  • After adjusting for a variety of factors, including smoking habits and marital status, the trend showed that becoming obese later in life still carried risks, but the danger compounded the longer people stayed obese.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The lighthearted moniker reflects both her personality and his admiration for her quirks.
    Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
  • For power users, this sort of thing can’t help but read as needling, even petty platform quirks.
    Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026

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“Singularities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singularities. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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