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as in unusual
being out of the ordinary
a completely abnormal school day, because half of the kids were out sick
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as in unnatural
departing from some accepted standard of what is normal
noticed his abnormal breathing and took him to the emergency room
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Recent Examples of abnormal
Sometimes, to treat both abnormal bleeding and menopause symptoms, doctors may prescribe a hormonal IUD like Mirena to regulate periods along with HRT to treat the symptoms of estrogen deficiency.
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Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 26 Feb. 2025
The mammogram detected abnormal tissue — said Smith, 46, a mother of two from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina — and more testing was necessary.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2025
Cancerous lumps vary greatly in appearance but usually tend to have a few similar characteristics, including an abnormal shape; rapid growth; ulcerated areas; abnormal color; hair loss; and attachment to an underlying tissue.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
The surgery—an ablation (where doctors burn away abnormal tissue)—lasted a few hours, and recovery took three weeks.
—Katrina Martin, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
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Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 26 Feb. 2025
The mammogram detected abnormal tissue — said Smith, 46, a mother of two from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina — and more testing was necessary.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2025
Cancerous lumps vary greatly in appearance but usually tend to have a few similar characteristics, including an abnormal shape; rapid growth; ulcerated areas; abnormal color; hair loss; and attachment to an underlying tissue.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
The surgery—an ablation (where doctors burn away abnormal tissue)—lasted a few hours, and recovery took three weeks.
—Katrina Martin, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormal
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Separately, just days before the start date, Read made the unusual move of adding an alternate juror from her first trial to her legal team, according to media reports citing court records.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
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The contract also maintains its unusual provision allowing Sanders to disclose any athletically related outside income to his superiors verbally, thus enabling him to follow NCAA bylaws while ensuring that no public paper trail is created for these earnings.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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To such animals, friendship is utterly unnatural, entirely a product of will.—
Ann Hulbert,
Harper's Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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The phrase has been heard more and more this century as states reveal themselves to be less than resilient in the face of natural and unnatural disasters.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
4 Feb. 2025
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Barry has had an extraordinary coaching journey, considering his playing experiences took him no higher than League One, the English game’s third division.—
Simon Hughes,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Unlike many younger trees, this tree exhibits extraordinary adaptations.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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When adjusting for cyclical spending in both years — taking into account irregular dynamics such as political advertising and the Summer Olympics in 2024 — non-cyclical ad revenue growth in 2025 was revised to 6.7%, compared with a previous estimate of 7.3%.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2025
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Advocates of strict border policing today typically divide noncitizens in the United States into two groups: regular immigrants and irregular (unauthorized) immigrants.—
Made by History,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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Less Than 1% Of Brackets Remain Perfect On First Day Of Tournament Don't Overlook Humility Technical skills and strategic thinking are vital, but humility is one of the most defining traits of exceptional leaders.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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When William finally appears in person late in the game, the faceoff between him and Eddie is worth the wait if only just to see these two exceptional actors go at it.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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Welcome to the world of cannabis wellness retreats—where yoga, meditation, and cannabis come together to create a unique and rejuvenating getaway.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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During the experiment, babies were placed in an fMRI machine and shown a series of unique images for two seconds each.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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About 25% of its brands are either not available or rare in the U.S., such as the Joseph Duclos brand, a French luxury name that made a handbag sported by Taylor Swift, Printemps CEO Jean-Marc Bellaiche said.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Keep reading for 11 rare On deals from Zappos, REI, and more — up to 40 percent off.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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Tornadoes were not uncommon at the time, as Missouri is often considered part of an area of the U.S. nicknamed Tornado Alley.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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But, while the results might have given internet viewers a shock, these types of ultrasound pictures aren't uncommon.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Abnormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormal. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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