1
as in anomalies
a person, thing, or event that is far from normal
the abnormalities in the tree's leaves are caused by disease
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in exceptions
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
let the vet know if you notice any abnormalities in your pet's behavior
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of abnormalities
The migration along nerves can cause sensory abnormalities, like burning, tingling, or pain.
—
Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025
Davis spent her days analyzing code for state and local municipalities, identifying risks or abnormalities across the nation's aging critical infrastructure.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2025
Data has shown a connection between Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular abnormalities, but scientists are still exploring how they’re linked.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
This is particularly valuable in fields like cardiology, sleep medicine and radiology, where AI can quickly interpret every pixel in an X-ray to detect abnormalities that may be difficult for the human eye to discern.
—Waqaas Al-Siddiq, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Studies suggest that mosaicism is common in embryos, and that even those with multiple chromosomal abnormalities can result in healthy, full-term pregnancies—albeit less often than euploid embryos.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
No clinically significant abnormalities were seen in lab tests, vital signs, physical exams, or electrocardiograms (EEGs) in any group.
—New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2025
The inspection of the HR-V allegedly revealed no abnormalities or mechanical defects that would have been the cause or contributing factor in the collision.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
The inspection of the Accord also allegedly revealed no abnormalities or mechanical defects that would have been the cause or a contributing factor in the collision, the warrant affidavit said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025
Davis spent her days analyzing code for state and local municipalities, identifying risks or abnormalities across the nation's aging critical infrastructure.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2025
Data has shown a connection between Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular abnormalities, but scientists are still exploring how they’re linked.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
This is particularly valuable in fields like cardiology, sleep medicine and radiology, where AI can quickly interpret every pixel in an X-ray to detect abnormalities that may be difficult for the human eye to discern.
—Waqaas Al-Siddiq, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Studies suggest that mosaicism is common in embryos, and that even those with multiple chromosomal abnormalities can result in healthy, full-term pregnancies—albeit less often than euploid embryos.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
No clinically significant abnormalities were seen in lab tests, vital signs, physical exams, or electrocardiograms (EEGs) in any group.
—New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2025
The inspection of the HR-V allegedly revealed no abnormalities or mechanical defects that would have been the cause or contributing factor in the collision.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
The inspection of the Accord also allegedly revealed no abnormalities or mechanical defects that would have been the cause or a contributing factor in the collision, the warrant affidavit said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormalities
Noun
-
Citi said three anomalies were resulting in gold producer profit margins being at a 40-year high.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
-
The anomalies identified by Citi are said by the bank to be a gift for goldminers.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
That's just the basic threshold, but there are many exceptions.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
-
Review your policy to find out about more exceptions or exclusions.—
Ana Staples,
CNBC,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
The announcement comes about a week after genetic analysis of H5N1 bird flu viruses from the nation’s first severely ill patient revealed multiple mutations that could increase the virus’s ability to bind to human upper airway cells.—
Bruce Gil,
Quartz,
3 Jan. 2025
-
In another troubling finding, one of the mutations identified in the Louisiana patient also turned up in a viral sample taken from a teenager with a severe case of bird flu in British Columbia.—
Sheryl Gay Stolberg,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Abnormalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormalities. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share