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as in unusual
being out of the ordinary
that was an anomalous year for the housing industry, so the number of starts is anything but typical
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as in abnormal
departing from some accepted standard of what is normal
an anomalous burst of anger from this usually easygoing person
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Recent Examples of anomalous
Chelsea’s anomalous presence in the Conference League has changed that but, as many have noted, this particular club has no shortage of senior professional footballers on its books.
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Liam Twomey, New York Times, 9 May 2025
It's thought that less than 1 percent of the population has an anomalous coronary artery.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
An anomalous case outside of the U.S. was Tesla’s plant in China.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Is that machine identity exhibiting anomalous behavior?
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Liam Twomey, New York Times, 9 May 2025
It's thought that less than 1 percent of the population has an anomalous coronary artery.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
An anomalous case outside of the U.S. was Tesla’s plant in China.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Is that machine identity exhibiting anomalous behavior?
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anomalous
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But the boys also casually tell stories about the deprivations of their previous life, a reminder of how unusual their childhoods have been by American standards.—
Sacha Pfeiffer,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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While the timing off the surgery was a bit unusual, Tremble’s importance to the lineup — and the quick turnaround for rehabilitation — made the decision palatable to the organization.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, SADS is a heart condition where an abnormal heart rhythm affects the heart’s electrical system, causing sudden death.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes abnormal inflammation around hair follicles, leading to excessive hair loss.—
Ruth Jessen Hickman,
Health,
16 May 2025
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The film chronicles the extraordinary story of a group of inmates who defied the odds to create a timeless piece of art.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
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The show will feature a wide range of extraordinary cars, trucks, and vehicles along with live music.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 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,
18 May 2025
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For her, the idea of being surrounded by people, especially while grieving, felt overwhelming and unnatural.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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The companies that invest in neurodiversity today are unlocking game-changing innovation, future-proofing their organizations and setting a new standard for what an exceptional workplace looks like.—
Ben Semmes,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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To win the event, Scheffler compensated with his exceptional iron play (1.189 strokes gained approaching the green) and his skills around the green (1.208 strokes gained).—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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But in the middle is this new, unique tea experience.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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My iPhones, for example, are all protected by unique, 10-digit PINs.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The bill, introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, passed with unanimous consent – a rare occurrence for substantive legislation.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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Zaslav sidesteps the rare direct questions on pay, like at a NYC Dealbook Summit in the fall of 2023.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are discovered across the planet.—
Real-Time news team,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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It was also updated to clarify the role of Victor Ortega-Jiménez in observing the flamingos' odd feeding behavior.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
16 May 2025
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“Anomalous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anomalous. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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