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
  • However, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists advises against using tricyclic antidepressants during pregnancy due to the risk of major congenital abnormalities and other serious problems.
    — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 31 Aug. 2026
  • After her annual mammogram showed abnormalities, Oteri hadn’t initially been concerned.
    — Eileen Finan, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 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
  • Located in Rimini, San Patrignano is the largest halfway house in Europe and has been offering people with drug addictions the tools to build a new life since 1978.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Shot over a period of five years, the film follows Ljubojacki’s brother and two cousins whose addictions are slowly destroying their relationships and homes.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of addictions
Noun
  • It was reinforced by Washington’s alliance with Pakistan and its engagement with China during the Cold War, India’s socialist leanings in the decades after its independence, in 1947, and New Delhi’s close relationship with the Soviet Union.
    — C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Hook's more partisan leanings are mostly limited to his social media posts.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of leanings
Noun
  • Summary Many companies face talent shortages, yet their own hiring practices often limit the available pool.
    — Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The Star-Telegram was present for all 15 training camp practices and three preseason games to take in every position battle and roster nuance.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of practices
Noun
  • Historically, the Grand Sport has borrowed its design characteristics from the range-topping Z06, and that’s no different this time around.
    — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026
  • This potentially allows the same aircraft platform to undertake different types of strike missions while carrying weapons configured for different target characteristics.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of characteristics
Noun
  • Legendary photographer Arthur Edwards was waiting to snap a photo as Jerry exited customs.
    — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Supporting evidence can include customer licenses or confirmations, sales records, customs declarations and shipping documentation.
    — Alia Noor, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of customs
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