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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
Metabolic syndrome: This includes high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels.
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Alexandria Nyembwe, Phd, Rn, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
For weeks now, more than ninety per cent of the Northeast has experienced abnormal dryness.
—M. R. O’Connor, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
Doctors think that Beckett's heart had an electrical glitch and went into an abnormal rhythm and stopped.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Nov. 2024
Side effects of the drug may include swelling, headache, and abnormal electrolyte balance.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 6 Nov. 2024
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Alexandria Nyembwe, Phd, Rn, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
For weeks now, more than ninety per cent of the Northeast has experienced abnormal dryness.
—M. R. O’Connor, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
Doctors think that Beckett's heart had an electrical glitch and went into an abnormal rhythm and stopped.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Nov. 2024
Side effects of the drug may include swelling, headache, and abnormal electrolyte balance.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormal
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While nothing seemed unusual at first, fans quickly noticed that her hair looked different.Jordan Greene, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Although somewhat unusual in design, the hosel in the ZERO line creates a conventional look at address.Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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While some can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and concerns, many are created with specific consumers and their needs in mind.Erin Parker, Allure, 4 Dec. 2024
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An over-fluffed tree can look unnatural and disfigure the branches and branch ends of your tree.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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Surveillance footage captured fireballs hitting the ground with extraordinary speed.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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These extraordinary characterizations complicate love over mere pity.Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
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This folding and physical change then produces the irregular geometric patterns in the head scales as the crocodile grows in a distinctly different way.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024
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Common symptoms include irregular periods, weight gain, extra hair growth, and emotional challenges.Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
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So those things are most challenging to teach: getting off the ball, range, making exceptional plays, his pre-pitch timing.Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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The hotel’s exceptional attention to detail in indigenous design and tailored service, along with its commitment to sustainability and the preservation of the local ecosystem, adds an enriching layer to your stay.Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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This Week Between January and June of 2024, there was a 31% increase in the number of unique promo codes issued by retailers.Rhett Power, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Vehicles come equipped with unique shock absorbers to cushion the impact from a grueling rock climb.Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Her singular approach to curating a stationary store offers shoppers the rare opportunity to buy a gift that simply cannot be found anywhere else—a fact most notable in their vast selection of handmade Christmas ornaments.Carmen Rosy Hall, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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This diverse skill set is rare yet increasingly necessary in an environment where investor attention is scarce and competition for capital is fierce.Anthony Milewski, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Accidental shootings are the most uncommon type of gun death in the U.S., accounting for about 1% of all shootings.John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
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Anyone who’s sat through enough corporate presentations knows that genuinely wanting the person to tell you more is uncommon.Greg Orme, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Abnormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormal. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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