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as in abnormal
departing from some accepted standard of what is normal
the documentary evinces an unnatural obsession with the gruesome details of the disaster
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as in strained
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
just before the debate, the candidates flashed unnatural smiles for the cameras
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Recent Examples of unnatural
But suffice to say, extensive inactivity — particularly sitting at a desk, which presents unique biomechanical challenges because the knees and hips are positioned at unnatural 90-degree angles — is really, really bad for you.
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Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Of course, that’s more than a little nauseating in and of itself; a film critic expressing any degree of approval for the Oscars is as sick and unnatural as a sports fan giving it up for the owner of their favorite team (never gonna happen, James Dolan).
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Feb. 2025
Advanced algorithms and neural networks can analyze pixel artifacts, unnatural movements and other subtle audio-visual data inconsistencies to detect deepfakes accurately.
—Dan Yerushalmi, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
That comes from Reid, according to Kelce, and it’s led an almost unnatural level of calm across the team.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
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Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Of course, that’s more than a little nauseating in and of itself; a film critic expressing any degree of approval for the Oscars is as sick and unnatural as a sports fan giving it up for the owner of their favorite team (never gonna happen, James Dolan).
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Feb. 2025
Advanced algorithms and neural networks can analyze pixel artifacts, unnatural movements and other subtle audio-visual data inconsistencies to detect deepfakes accurately.
—Dan Yerushalmi, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
That comes from Reid, according to Kelce, and it’s led an almost unnatural level of calm across the team.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unnatural
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This trend is not abnormal because consumer confidence among Republicans was even worse during some of President Biden’s term.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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This can help determine if there is any abnormal growth.—
Julie Scott, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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This includes evaluating how alternate energy sources can supplement strained grids, especially in regions where rapid economic expansion may outpace existing energy infrastructure.—
Whitaker Irvin Jr.,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article GLENDALE, Ariz. — Austin Slater became the latest Chicago White Sox outfielder slowed by an injury after he was scratched from Monday’s lineup because of a strained left oblique.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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In those documents, West discussed not only how to conduct experiments to implant false memories, instill specific mental disorders, and induce trance states, but also how to hide them.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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To illustrate, in the United Kingdom vaccinations took a considerable dip in the early 2000s after Wakefield’ false claims of a link between the MMR shot and autism were posted in the media.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Starship reached nearly 90 miles in altitude before trouble struck and before four mock satellites could be deployed.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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The space-skimming flight was supposed to last an hour and couldn’t release the mock satellites into space as planned.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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Large windows and skylights invite natural light, reducing the need for artificial lighting and creating a bright, welcoming atmosphere.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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But after nearly 30 years of success, there have been recent efforts to remove or impair that access and exaggerate the unfair, artificial digital divide.—
Raymond Pierce,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Mar. 2025
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The vehicle is also fitted with a lower front valance skid plate, for mechanical protection.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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North Korean group Famous Chollima created fake LinkedIn profiles and used AI for job interviews to land positions at tech companies.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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However, the boom in AI image generation and the availability of photo editing software mean that fake images are easier to create than ever.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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The emotions always seem authentic, even when situations are exaggerated for comic effect.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Mickey is the most exaggerated example of the have nots imaginable; his life has been deemed meaningless by the upper-crust owners of the ship and their staff, who have no misgivings about using him as their sentient crash-test dummy.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Unnatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unnatural. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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