as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
a doctor known for successfully treating patients with chronic back ailments
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Recent Examples of ailment
Coming back from his stomach ailment, Betts played into the sixth inning of the Dodgers’ 4-1 victory over the Angels.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Betts was visibly frustrated when discussing the ailment that has sidelined him since the Dodgers were in Arizona.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Both mildew and mold are types of fungus that can form on anything from a plant in the forest to a bathroom wall to a cushion in your outdoor living space, and both can trigger mild to severe allergic and respiratory ailments in humans and animals.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025
The Tigers were already without Johnson, a sophomore guard and All-SEC first team selection, who LSU ruled out of the SEC tournament with a right shin ailment but was expected to be available for the NCAA Tournament.
—Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 9 Mar. 2025
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Betts was visibly frustrated when discussing the ailment that has sidelined him since the Dodgers were in Arizona.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Both mildew and mold are types of fungus that can form on anything from a plant in the forest to a bathroom wall to a cushion in your outdoor living space, and both can trigger mild to severe allergic and respiratory ailments in humans and animals.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025
The Tigers were already without Johnson, a sophomore guard and All-SEC first team selection, who LSU ruled out of the SEC tournament with a right shin ailment but was expected to be available for the NCAA Tournament.
—Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ailment
Noun
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Soggy soil is a breeding ground for destructive pests and diseases.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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Modern hybrids feature the best of both worlds, with better pest and disease resistance, high production and really good flavor.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The report said the FDA did not directly link drinking formula from the plant to any of the infants’ illnesses or deaths.—
Heather Vogell,
ProPublica,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Defense Department report noted hundreds of cases of Navy SEALs coming down with acute gastrointestinal illness, crippling diarrhea, from swimming and training in polluted waters just off the coast of Coronado and Imperial Beach.—
Kimberly Dickson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Untangling the knot of pollution in these places is slow work, in part because federal laws don’t adequately address overlapping environmental ills: The Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act regulate only one form and one source of pollution at a time.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
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Musk’s actions have been cheered by many conservatives, who have long accused the federal government of being a breeding ground of sloth and incompetence, where the nation’s ills originate.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
24 Feb. 2025
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Some of your co-stars have described treacherous filming conditions in Thailand.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Another resident of the unit was in serious condition after being able to get to safety on their own.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Prenuptial Pancreatitis The day before the wedding, the bride-to-be has a fever, jaundice of the eyes, and is diaphoretic — that is, sweating profuseful.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2025
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Three factions, three agendas, one nestled inside the next like a Russian doll: garden-variety Trumpian power-lust and piracy, covering over a deeper plan to radically winnow down the government, covering over a still deeper fever dream of completely immolating the government.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Ed has been called to be the United States Attorney for Washington, DC, perhaps the most powerful prosecutor in the country, with the ability to shape the application of justice in our Nation’s Capital, routing out the sickness and corruption and bringing hope nee hope to America.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
3 Apr. 2025
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What Science Says Taking immune-boosting supplements is touted as a way to strengthen one's body’s ability to fight off an infection rather than avoid sickness altogether.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Ailment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ailment. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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