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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
The stress testing was abnormal, which led to scheduling an angiogram promptly.
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Budd Shenkin, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
In a poll — admittedly unscientific — conducted on X during the three hours leading towards kick-off, the abnormal, uncomfortable and unfamiliar position Newcastle fans found themselves in was evident.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Then, in rare cases—about 1% of those with HCM —the disease is associated with sudden cardiac death due to abnormal heart rhythms that result in the heart ceasing to beat effectively.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 30 Dec. 2024
The airport in Bangkok that the plane had taken off from said that there were no reports of abnormal conditions with the aircraft.
—Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Budd Shenkin, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
In a poll — admittedly unscientific — conducted on X during the three hours leading towards kick-off, the abnormal, uncomfortable and unfamiliar position Newcastle fans found themselves in was evident.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Then, in rare cases—about 1% of those with HCM —the disease is associated with sudden cardiac death due to abnormal heart rhythms that result in the heart ceasing to beat effectively.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 30 Dec. 2024
The airport in Bangkok that the plane had taken off from said that there were no reports of abnormal conditions with the aircraft.
—Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormal
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The viewer sees what the ghost sees, an unusual approach to the genre that pays off in a third-act twist.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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That helped law enforcement make the unusual traffic stop more than an hour later.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
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And a sandbar that had severed Topanga Lagoon from the Pacific Ocean had been swept away by high tides and an influx of water used for firefighting — an unnatural breach that could flush them into the surf.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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And women who tried to build muscle were seen as manly or unnatural.—
Danielle Friedman,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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With 65 bespoke cabin accommodations with interiors by Ward + Gray and architecture by Electric Bowery, the upstate-industrial vibe of the property is as extraordinary as its exterior views.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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Making good on a campaign promise, Trump signed the extraordinary executive action as part of a flurry of orders shortly after being sworn in on Monday.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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Rubio has already said addressing irregular immigration will be a central focus of the State Department during the second Trump administration.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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If left unchecked, dehydration can cause more serious complications, such as fainting and irregular heartbeats.—
Bryn Beeder,
The Conversation,
21 Jan. 2025
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America will soon be greater, stronger and far more exceptional than ever before.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
17 Jan. 2025
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The bout of high inflation was a once-in-a-generation event that spun out of a once-in-a-century pandemic and was not unique to the US.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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Charlotte and Louis' future is slightly less certain since William and Kate have more flexibility to mold a unique path for their second and third-born children.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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On Monday, January 20, the 47-year-old Yeezy founder gave fans a rare peek into his personal life and creative process, sharing how North, his eldest of four kids with ex-wife Kim Kardashian — the exes also share Saint, 9, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 5 — inspired his return to the mixing board.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Increasingly, the threat of tariffs to the alcoholic beverage industry is proving to be a rare issue of bipartisan concern.—
Anna Lee C. Iijima,
Bon Appétit,
21 Jan. 2025
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Accidents are not uncommon during the testing of new rockets and spacecraft.—
Jason Abbruzzese,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Scams or scam centers are not uncommon in Southeast Asia.—
Jay Ganglani,
CNN,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Abnormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormal. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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