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as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
suffered from a mysterious illness that left her weak and tired all the time
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as in sickness
the condition of not being in good health
prone to illness as a child, he was sent to a western ranch with the expectation that it would toughen him up
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Recent Examples of illness
Foxx shares his personal testimony in a speaking song, magnifying the power and grace of God during his illness.
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Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Harris says there are day-to-day food handling habits that can help limit the risk of foodborne illness.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
Her father, Ed (Mike Hagerty), is a classic long-suffering, co-dependent spouse, struggling to manage the farm despite his wife’s illness and his own age, physical limitations and general exhaustion.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
White Sox great Bill Melton, the team’s first player to hit 30 home runs in a season and lead the American League in homers, died at age 79 following a brief illness.
—Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
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Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Harris says there are day-to-day food handling habits that can help limit the risk of foodborne illness.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
Her father, Ed (Mike Hagerty), is a classic long-suffering, co-dependent spouse, struggling to manage the farm despite his wife’s illness and his own age, physical limitations and general exhaustion.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
White Sox great Bill Melton, the team’s first player to hit 30 home runs in a season and lead the American League in homers, died at age 79 following a brief illness.
—Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for illness
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The diet has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and related conditions like obesity, high cholesterol and hypertension.Randi Richardson, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Multiple clinical trials are also underway to determine what other diseases GLP-1 drugs may potentially protect against.Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Two Science-Backed Supplements for Immune Health The goal of using immune-boosting supplements is to strengthen your body’s ability to fight off an infection rather than avoid sickness altogether.Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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The symptom of Marga’s emotional sickness is alcohol, but Blanca’s is Marga herself.Callum McLennan, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024
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About 50% of colonies and millions of bees die each year from a variety of ailments, devastating numbers for beekeepers.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Pentagon is using the funding to study arthritis, cancer and chronic fatigue — all ailments that affect women in the military.Eva Pound, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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At some point, Mangione became focused on the ills of the healthcare industry — a theme that has resonated with many following the saga across the nation.Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Investigators are also looking at Mangione's online posts about domestic terrorist Ted Kaczynski, law enforcement sources told NBC News. Kaczynski, whose bombs killed three people, long decried the ills of modern American life and harbored other antiestablishment views.Tom Winter, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Concerns among health officials have continued the spread of dengue fever as cases have reached unprecedented levels in the Americas.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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No model from any company has eclipsed or matched that initial fever.Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Illness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illness. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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