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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
About three seconds later, another major fault was registered near Altadena, according to Whisker Labs, which has a network of sensors installed in homes around the country that are collectively able to measure abnormal activity on the electrical grid.
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Ivan Penn, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2025
Drinking in excess is, in fact, linked to high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, and sometimes even heart failure, according to American Heart Association researchers.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 28 Jan. 2025
Crews from the city of Escondido found no abnormal readings indicating toxic fumes and air-quality monitoring did not indicate any health risks.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
How quickly bladder cancer spreads depends on the grade of the disease, or how abnormal the cancer cells look under a microscope.
—Steffini Stalos, Health, 25 Jan. 2025
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Ivan Penn, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2025
Drinking in excess is, in fact, linked to high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, and sometimes even heart failure, according to American Heart Association researchers.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 28 Jan. 2025
Crews from the city of Escondido found no abnormal readings indicating toxic fumes and air-quality monitoring did not indicate any health risks.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
How quickly bladder cancer spreads depends on the grade of the disease, or how abnormal the cancer cells look under a microscope.
—Steffini Stalos, Health, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormal
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Available in three sophisticated shades – carbon, affogato, and flute (a light, blue-tinged grey) – it’s spun from 100% cashmere sourced from a prestigious Italian mill regarded as the world’s finest, and knitted to be a double-faced jersey, which is unusual.—
Benedict Browne,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2025
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Not fun: conflating all unusual, standalone, departure, or otherwise distinctive episodes into the term bottle episode.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
16 Feb. 2025
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And yet all of the actors must plow through dialogue that is bracingly unnatural.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2025
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Drivers hover by the gates to transport you off on a moment’s notice: the spa, paddle, pickle, and tennis courts, the local waterfalls, the extraordinary hikes, the water sports, chocolate making.—
Giles Hattersley,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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There remain several unanswered questions about the lead-up to the extraordinary decision, including how many times Mr. Spiro and Mr. Bove interacted.—
Michael S. Schmidt,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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The film opens on one such unexplained conflict, setting the tone for the volatile, irregular behavior that ensues.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2025
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In 2023, the EU also struck a 105 million euro ($109 million) deal with Tunisia in return for the North African country’s cooperation on preventing irregular migration.—
Nicholas R. Micinski,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2025
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Photo by Rita Harper Day 4: Fly over alligators, bite into barracuda, and hunt antiques Grab a quick (but exceptional) quiche at the hotel Columns before a 20-minute drive to the Maurepas Swamp, northwest of New Orleans.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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The forward owner’s suite is also full beam, offering up space and exceptional water views.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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Each location has unique factors including weather patterns, traffic volume and geographic features that trainees must master before becoming certified.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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According to Netflix, its in-person experiential installations to date have reached 7.5 million people across 170 openings in 100 cities and 40 unique formats around the world.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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The numb detachment scrawled across Sofia’s face points to her resentment at having to put her life on hold while tending to the endless needs of her demanding mother, who uses a wheelchair but has been known to walk on rare occasions.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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What To Know The auction will feature several significant pieces, including: Lucy Ridsdale's Telegram: This handwritten message, sent by Ridsdale to her sister in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a rare firsthand account of a survivor's immediate experience.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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But having some form of a relationship with someone who has narcissism is not uncommon.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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Half-time changes are not uncommon on the south coast, as Brighton often shuffle their personnel and system by moving to a back three setup and introducing fresh attacking reinforcements.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Abnormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormal. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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