as in illness
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
they caught a rare disease while they were traveling in Africa and were sick for weeks
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Recent Examples of disease
These pigs can spread disease to humans, to pets, to wildlife, and to livestock.
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Adam Yamaguchi, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2025
Yes, Mickey is part of constant experiments to help researchers see what causes death and disease, and so he is put through the ringer and reprinted repeatedly, dying over and over again, always being printed again to continue the process.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
In Friday's update, the state health department reports that the case count has now reached 48 and spread to three nearby counties, which also have vaccination rates below the 95 percent threshold that prevent vaccine-preventable diseases from spreading onward.
—Ars Technica, 14 Feb. 2025
Joan Vassos is raising funds to end pancreatic cancer in the name of her late husband John, who died from the disease in 2021 at age 59.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Adam Yamaguchi, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2025
Yes, Mickey is part of constant experiments to help researchers see what causes death and disease, and so he is put through the ringer and reprinted repeatedly, dying over and over again, always being printed again to continue the process.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
In Friday's update, the state health department reports that the case count has now reached 48 and spread to three nearby counties, which also have vaccination rates below the 95 percent threshold that prevent vaccine-preventable diseases from spreading onward.
—Ars Technica, 14 Feb. 2025
Joan Vassos is raising funds to end pancreatic cancer in the name of her late husband John, who died from the disease in 2021 at age 59.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disease
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The answer is critical, especially amid winter respiratory illness season, as the flu, COVID-19 and common colds circulate.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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The pair developed a close friendship which eventually evolved into a relationship that turned tragic when Xander stepped up to take care of Dawn through a degenerative spiritual illness.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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James has consistently been on the injury report because of a left foot ailment since early December.—
Khobi Price,
Orange County Register,
18 Feb. 2025
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The pontiff was admitted to the hospital in Rome on Friday for treatment for bronchitis and medical examinations, the Vatican said, the latest in a string of ailments that have raised concerns about the 88-year-old pontiff’s health.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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For years, watchdogs have noted tech companies have the power to control their platforms’ misinformation, hate speech, and other rampant ills that fester on social media.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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Many patients have literacy and language barriers, or wrestle with social ills like housing insecurity, abuse and poverty.—
Katie Benner,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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Other disorders that are less common but could also be contributing to drowsiness are narcolepsy or sleepwalking during the night.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
18 Feb. 2025
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Scientists hope their study could enhance preparedness for future pandemics and put them a step closer to bringing fluoxetine and other SSRIs closer to clinical testing to combat infections and immune disorders.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Severe headaches that set on suddenly, fever, and mobility problems are signs to seek immediate care.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
24 Feb. 2025
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In addition to cankers and fevers, patients may get swollen lymph nodes.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
26 Feb. 2025
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While market conditions could shift later this week, now is a good time to explore which cryptocurrencies are worth watching in the days ahead.—
Vinamrata Chaturvedi,
Quartz,
18 Feb. 2025
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Manchester United, Bournemouth, West Ham United and Everton are in advanced talks to participate in the Premier League’s Summer Series event in the United States at the end of July, according to multiple sources familiar with the deal who spoke on the condition of anonymity.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Officials have placed the facility under quarantine, but the cattle have not shown signs of sickness.—
Liam Hibbert | The Center Square Contributor,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
16 Feb. 2025
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Botulism is a rare, but dangerous sickness that causes difficulty breathing, muscle paralysis and even death, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disease. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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