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as in strange
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
odd behavior that prompted one of the waiting passengers to alert airport security
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as in unusual
being out of the ordinary
the only odd grade for the exam was the one perfect score
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as in uncommon
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
the odd occurrences in the area attracted the attention of people interested in psychic phenomena
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as in occasional
not often occurring or repeated
with the exception of the odd sick day, he never takes time off from work
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Recent Examples of odd
The water is more khaki than turquoise, and swimmers might come across the odd bit of floating debris, and the smell leaves something to be desired.
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Camille Knight,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
The odd firetruck gets through the barricade, but otherwise there’s no thru traffic to speak of.
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Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
4 July 2026
If your student has an off-campus job or a position that requires them to work odd hours, a car might be worth the expense and hassle.
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Chris Teague,
AJC.com,
3 July 2026
This series may seem like an odd choice to recommend during the July 4 holiday, particularly when the main characters are driven by values that are pointedly un-American.
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Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
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Camille Knight,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
The odd firetruck gets through the barricade, but otherwise there’s no thru traffic to speak of.
—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
4 July 2026
If your student has an off-campus job or a position that requires them to work odd hours, a car might be worth the expense and hassle.
—
Chris Teague,
AJC.com,
3 July 2026
This series may seem like an odd choice to recommend during the July 4 holiday, particularly when the main characters are driven by values that are pointedly un-American.
—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for odd
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Two double bedrooms and a single bedroom are tucked at the end of the main floor, and are adjoined by a large outdoor terrace.
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Six days after the Yankees' first 15 batters couldn't get a hit off Bennett, the lanky left-hander retired the Angels' first 13 batters before Vaughn Grissom's fifth-inning single.
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Others may miss the warmth of a person who can read the room, handle a strange request or help when something goes wrong.
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Canada coach Jesse Marsch gives strange interview after Morocco World Cup loss.
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Although his adoption listing didn't mention his unusual paws, his foster mom did.
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Indeed, that has led to the highly unusual situation of Australia not being the defending champions in either women’s World Cup, with India holding the 50-over title and New Zealand the T20 crown.
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An inconclusive ballistics result is not uncommon, as the analysis depends on the size and condition of the bullet fragments recovered.
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This trend reflects companies' need to expand and contract rapidly, prompting landlords to prebuild and furnish spaces, a practice uncommon just five years ago.
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Luke Russert joined his father for major political conventions and occasional shows on the road, Fischer Martin said.
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This frequent, high-profile casting strategy, distinct from occasional star cameos, transforms 'Oh, Mary' into a dynamic, high-demand theatrical experience.
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Built in 1962, architect Eero Saarinen’s former Trans World Airlines terminal is the only on-airport hotel at JFK.
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This time, the only person booed was Mets outfielder Juan Soto.
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When this place is eventually gone — a phrase that feels truly bizarre given the environment this summer and the half-century preceding it — the lasting images will be the seas of red.
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Continue reading … 'DEEPLY WEIRD' — CNN panel's bizarre 'read as Jewish' comment about a senator draws fierce blowback.
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This year’s celebration comes on the heels of a late June warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that released extraordinary amounts of soot and smoke across the county, on par with pollution generated by the previous year’s wildfires.
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These were moments of extraordinary dissent against the British government by American colonists.
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“Odd.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odd. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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