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Recent Examples of nonstandard
Additionally, the numeric keypad has a nonstandard three-column layout with narrow keys.
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PCMAG, 10 Feb. 2025
The site also uses some nonstandard conventions, one of which cost me at least a half hour in data entry time.
—PCMAG, 4 Feb. 2025
Despite these guidelines, healthcare providers still take measurements in nonstandard positions — with the arm resting on a patient’s lap or hanging at their side, according to study authors.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Oct. 2024
To evaluate the effects of these nonstandard positions, researchers recruited 133 adults for this study.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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PCMAG, 10 Feb. 2025
The site also uses some nonstandard conventions, one of which cost me at least a half hour in data entry time.
—PCMAG, 4 Feb. 2025
Despite these guidelines, healthcare providers still take measurements in nonstandard positions — with the arm resting on a patient’s lap or hanging at their side, according to study authors.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Oct. 2024
To evaluate the effects of these nonstandard positions, researchers recruited 133 adults for this study.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonstandard
Adjective
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This approach is known as dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
7 May 2025
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Additionally, techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and mindfulness practices can now be delivered through AI, making therapy more scalable and cost-effective.—
Petr Tolochkov,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Rampur’s use of Indian wine barrels adds a uniquely regional character that sets Asava apart.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement The diplomats were part of a regional and European delegation visiting the town of Jenin on Wednesday, May 21.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Because back nine is close to backside, and backside is just far too colloquial.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Russ Scholl, a ski instructor at Breckenridge Ski Resort, has published a 133-square grid of funky colloquial phrases for different types of snow.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Cardinal Bergoglio, now Pope Francis, was, in the vernacular, the real deal.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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This eye-catching merger of the vernacular and the global — winding its way into the pavilion with wooden flooring, shelving and displays — will host discussions, performances and, hopefully, more impromptu gatherings.—
Sam Lubell,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The physician who provides substandard care out of political conviction rather than medical evidence?—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Objective measures of diet quality in the US conducted by scientists show that the American diet is substandard.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Since the start of the war in Ukraine, more than 272,000 children in Ukraine have benefitted from learning interventions with supplies provided by UNICEF, and over 400,000 children have engaged in formal or nonformal education.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes,
18 Aug. 2022
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The 10-to-15-second video clips are a nonformal way to engage your customers and tell them about your products.—
Michael Plummer,
Forbes,
3 June 2022
Adjective
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With its gleaming cabinetry, large central island and ample space for a large table and chairs for informal meals, this area has an undeniable contemporary feel and visual appeal.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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This exemption enabled informal workers and women who had had career gaps due to childrearing, for instance, to retire with some security.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Nonstandard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonstandard. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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