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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
Although the way Musk wields power in the administration seems anomalous, the unelected nature of his role isn’t strictly out of the ordinary.
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Zachary Karabell, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
This understanding can then be used to automate precise real-time threat containment responses, allowing security teams to stop anomalous activity without disrupting normal business operations.
—Marcus Fowler, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
No broker in the world can sell a leaning tower at twenty-four hundred dollars per square foot, even if the lean is imperceptible to the naked eye, and even though the flaw is not so anomalous.
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
Tracking Unusual Transactions Upgrading from Bitdefender Ultimate Security Plus to the Extended edition adds monitoring for anomalous transactions.
—PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2025
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Zachary Karabell, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
This understanding can then be used to automate precise real-time threat containment responses, allowing security teams to stop anomalous activity without disrupting normal business operations.
—Marcus Fowler, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
No broker in the world can sell a leaning tower at twenty-four hundred dollars per square foot, even if the lean is imperceptible to the naked eye, and even though the flaw is not so anomalous.
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
Tracking Unusual Transactions Upgrading from Bitdefender Ultimate Security Plus to the Extended edition adds monitoring for anomalous transactions.
—PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anomalous
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Network security also gets a significant upgrade with the help of AI. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) powered by AI monitor traffic in real time, can flag unusual patterns that might indicate a security breach.—
Kathleen Walch,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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As a result, Canadians have rejected American imports and issued other economic punishments in an unusual show of patriotism.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
16 Mar. 2025
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This trend is not abnormal because consumer confidence among Republicans was even worse during some of President Biden’s term.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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His predilection for casting abnormal nonprofessionals alongside professional actors gives real-life complexity to his tale.—
Armond White,
National Review,
14 Mar. 2025
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But the body itself has an extraordinary ability to heal.—
Tiziana Cardini,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2025
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Musk contributed nearly $300 million to elect Trump, but he and his businesses are primed to reap extraordinary profits from his actions as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Of the six substitutions Slot made in the defeat to PSG, Quansah was the brightest addition to the side, despite coming on at right-back, an unnatural position for him.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 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.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2025
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Less Than 1% Of Brackets Remain Perfect On First Day Of Tournament Don't Overlook Humility Technical skills and strategic thinking are vital, but humility is one of the most defining traits of exceptional leaders.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The left-back is a constant threat, capable of turning defence into attack through lightning pace and exceptional dribbling.—
Julia Ranney,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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What makes the company special is its seamless blend of the two founders’ unique strengths and specialties, with one complementing the other without overpowering it.—
Molly Peck,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Welcome to the world of cannabis wellness retreats—where yoga, meditation, and cannabis come together to create a unique and rejuvenating getaway.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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It’s been a bread basket, but special minerals, rare metals?—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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Boasting fresh restorations and rare screenings of difficult to get prints, past seasons have been devoted to filmmakers such as Douglas Sirk or studios such as last year’s retrospective, The Lady with the Torch, which celebrated the centenary of Columbia Pictures.—
John Bleasdale,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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While early iterations of generative AI often yielded odd or impractical results, today’s models rival professionals thanks to decades of breakthroughs.—
Haokun Qin,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Mountain West got four teams in the bracket, but Boise State was the odd one out despite wins over Clemson and Saint Mary’s.—
Tess DeMeyer,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Anomalous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anomalous. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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