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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
Fixes model display abnormality for Acheron (Nihility: Lightning) and Rappa (Erudition: Imaginary) when using Oronyx's Prayer.
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
An abnormality in the DMD gene causes Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
—Francisco J. Rivera Rosario, Health, 20 Feb. 2025
Finding abnormalities in chromosome counts would allow researchers to determine, once and for all, if a certain condition was genetically linked.
—Lorena Galliot, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2025
Davis spent her days analyzing code for state and local municipalities, identifying risks or abnormalities across the nation's aging critical infrastructure.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2025
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
An abnormality in the DMD gene causes Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
—Francisco J. Rivera Rosario, Health, 20 Feb. 2025
Finding abnormalities in chromosome counts would allow researchers to determine, once and for all, if a certain condition was genetically linked.
—Lorena Galliot, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2025
Davis spent her days analyzing code for state and local municipalities, identifying risks or abnormalities across the nation's aging critical infrastructure.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormality
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That data is then processed by algorithms that can analyze dialogue patterns, detect anomalies and systemically identify underlying drivers of communication trends.—
Todd Fisher,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The bill also includes some add-ons in line with requested anomalies from the White House.—
Aris Folley,
The Hill,
11 Mar. 2025
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Today, economic uncertainty is a constant, not an exception.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The California Department of Human Resources recently released statewide guidance on exceptions to the return-to-work order.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
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With real-time data missing, the broader community is left guessing about which strains are circulating in the United States right now — an especially concerning blind spot given the threat of H5N1 and the constant mutation of seasonal flu viruses.—
Richard Hughes IV,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Mar. 2025
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The study, on dog domestication, found that dogs possess two mutations of a gene known as melanocortin 2 receptor (MC2R), which is linked to the production of cortisol, a hormone released during moments of fear or anxiety.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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The fan version of Rotom will also be a rarity because the Plasma Pokemon usually makes appearances during special events.—
Gieson Cacho,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
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While most in the profession change jobs every few years for better opportunities and more pay, Olen is a rarity in a cutthroat, competitive industry.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Abnormality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormality. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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