1
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
These signs may include pieces of DNA, RNA or proteins from abnormal cells.
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
In response to the tragic crash on Thursday, June 12, experts are saying the Boeing 787 Dreamliner typically has a strong safety record, making the collision particularly abnormal and the first of its kind, according to Reuters.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 12 June 2025
If your results are abnormal, your healthcare provider may recommend further testing.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 25 May 2025
According to investigators, the medical records showed that an amphetamine urine screen was abnormal and presumptive positive.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
In response to the tragic crash on Thursday, June 12, experts are saying the Boeing 787 Dreamliner typically has a strong safety record, making the collision particularly abnormal and the first of its kind, according to Reuters.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 12 June 2025
If your results are abnormal, your healthcare provider may recommend further testing.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 25 May 2025
According to investigators, the medical records showed that an amphetamine urine screen was abnormal and presumptive positive.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormal
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Is there a relationship between writing and fiction and unusual height?—
Jane Smiley
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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Three corners of the brownie remained in tact, but the missing chunk from the center has left the brownie looking pretty unusual, sparking plenty of amused comments from viewers.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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The case is one of hundreds in the Medieval Murder Maps database, which uses coroners' rolls to track real cases of unnatural death in 14th-century England—now mapped across cities like London, Oxford, and York.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 June 2025
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With tensions already flaring, a nightmarish encounter with a mysterious, unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, and their flesh.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
5 June 2025
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But Madigan’s extraordinary four days of testimony, in the end, weren’t enough.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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This extraordinary high-altitude migration highlights the their unique physiological adaptations, offering valuable insight into how animals can evolve to overcome extreme environmental challenges.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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This availability aligns with the irregular schedules that most students maintain.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Redford, the host and producer of his weekly podcast, Vet Life, added heart disease and heart arrhythmias—where the heart beats too fast, too slow, or with an irregular rhythm—can also cause syncope.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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This year’s lineup showcases an exceptional slate of films representing both the Hudson region and international perspectives, reflecting the festival’s belief in the unifying power of cinema.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
25 June 2025
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Danny Boyle is a director known for his exceptional use of music to score key — and now iconic — scenes in his films.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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Bo's Bird Dogs are actually chicken tenders dressed up like a dog, giving it a unique Carolina twist.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
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Unlike traditional computing, which processes information in binary sequences, quantum computing harnesses the unique properties of quantum mechanics—superposition, entanglement and tunneling—to process complex information in entirely new ways.—
Markus Pflitsch,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Accidents in that phase of flight are rare, said Paul Hayes, safety director at UK consultancy Cirium Ascend.—
Allison Lampert,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Rahmani said cases against protesters passing out supplies are rare but legally possible.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2025
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Every great American story is sentimental in the same way: instincts born out of struggle, the triumph of the schoolyard over the classroom, uncommon creativity driven by necessity.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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At the end of the day, the Ducks have an uncommon level of control over personnel between the ability to match any offer sheets to their RFAs and the circumstantial factors surrounding their UFAs.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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“Abnormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormal. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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