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as in anomaly
a person, thing, or event that is far from normal
the abnormalities in the tree's leaves are caused by disease
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as in exception
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
let the vet know if you notice any abnormalities in your pet's behavior
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Recent Examples of abnormality
Additionally, noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) screens for chromosomal abnormalities, offering vital information about the baby’s health.
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Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
The event is open to people ages 12 to 25 and is designed to detect heart abnormalities that can cause sudden cardiac arrest, the leading cause of death among young athletes.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
There is an ongoing scientific controversy over whether obese individuals with no metabolic abnormalities, such as diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension, should be treated as higher risk.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The abnormality has also been linked to deaths in the National Football League and in other sports such as hockey and soccer.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
The event is open to people ages 12 to 25 and is designed to detect heart abnormalities that can cause sudden cardiac arrest, the leading cause of death among young athletes.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
There is an ongoing scientific controversy over whether obese individuals with no metabolic abnormalities, such as diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension, should be treated as higher risk.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The abnormality has also been linked to deaths in the National Football League and in other sports such as hockey and soccer.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormality
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But with its placement at just 400 million years into the universe’s history, the new monster is a sort of anomaly among anomalies.—
Jenna Ahart,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
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This masterful rumination on setting seems like an anomaly in contemporary literature.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Avdija took exception to Castle’s actions and shoved him.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Future observations, especially across more wavelengths and with next-generation detectors, will be crucial to confirm whether this behavior is typical or a rare exception.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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In general, perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised that the actual mutation is incredibly complex.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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Worries about a new coronavirus mutation in southern Africa have dealt a major blow to the German stock market.—
Hugh Leask,Holly Ellyatt,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Fellow devotees should not miss this glam, affordable, old-school night out on Chicago’s North Side, celebrating live music demanding sophisticated interpretation — increasingly a rarity, alas, in our toddlin’ town.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The gym connects to a secluded outdoor terrace, a rarity in New York City, that will host yoga and meditation classes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Abnormality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormality. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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