neuroticisms

noun

plural of neuroticism
as in abnormalities

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  1. abnormalities
  2. perversions
  3. addictions
  4. leanings
  5. practices
  6. characteristics
  7. customs
Noun
  • Interestingly, the development could lead to precision for delicate industrial manufacturing, gives advanced prosthetics a richer sense of touch, and allow surgical systems to instantly detect fine tissue abnormalities through visual color cues.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
  • Tests showed abnormalities in her urine and bone marrow, leading to a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer than can cause kidney problems.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 June 2026
Definition of abnormalities
Noun
  • But there’s more to it than gleeful perversions of genre.
    — Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
  • This garish cavalcade of perversions, which just premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, should have been shocking and transgressive; the pieces are certainly there.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Feb. 2026
Definition of perversions
Noun
  • The lawsuit similarly alleged that DraftKings' marketing and VIP loyalty programs resulted in gambling addictions among bettors.
    — Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • After struggling with sobriety, Perry went on to help others living with drug and alcohol addictions.
    — Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Definition of addictions
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  • The artists said they weren't initially made aware of the event's political leanings when signing onto the program.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • In other instances, when people have remarked on his literary leanings, Brooks has demurred.
    — Adrienne LaFrance, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
Definition of leanings
Noun
  • Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • But even after just a few summer league practices and one summer league game, Conwell has already noticed the difference at the NBA level.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
Definition of practices
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  • Due to her limited knowledge of the lore, there were characteristics that guided her transformation.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 July 2026
  • Three months later, the Supreme Court voted to allow immigration agents to stop people based on racial or ethnic characteristics while still-ongoing litigation against it proceeded.
    — Ken B. Morales, ProPublica, 1 July 2026
Definition of characteristics
Noun
  • Her portrayal of social customs appears almost fantastical in light of the transformation undergone by her protagonist.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
  • Mid-range to high-end hotels can also often help guests secure VIP airport services that escort them through customs, to get their bags and to their transportation, Kimpton said.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of customs
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