as in diseases
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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Recent Examples of illnesses
Since then, there have been another four incidences in Connecticut, including one in October, for a total of 39 human illnesses from raw milk contamination in Connecticut caused by pathogens.
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Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
The 13-category scale is based on the percentage of doctor's visits that were for influenza-like illnesses (ILIs) in the previous week.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
This approach means the data may include other respiratory illnesses like RSV or the common cold.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Dream Drives for Kids Expands Dream Drives for Kids is working with a number of supercar storage clubs around the country, like One Drivers Club in Seattle, Washington and the Petrol Lounge in Austin, Texas to bring connect young car fans going through tough illnesses to car owners.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
No illnesses have been reported so far, according to Atlanta's WSB-TV, despite the potential risk.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The illnesses started in May and hospitalized 24 people.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Dream Drives for Kids is a nonprofit organization that connects children undergoing treatment for a wide range of childhood illnesses to some very cool cars and famous drivers.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
At the Forbes Healthcare Summit, Walgreens chief pharmacy officer Rick Gates, said pharmacists have already been testing for an array of illnesses including Covid-19 and then prescribing medications.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
The 13-category scale is based on the percentage of doctor's visits that were for influenza-like illnesses (ILIs) in the previous week.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
This approach means the data may include other respiratory illnesses like RSV or the common cold.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Dream Drives for Kids Expands Dream Drives for Kids is working with a number of supercar storage clubs around the country, like One Drivers Club in Seattle, Washington and the Petrol Lounge in Austin, Texas to bring connect young car fans going through tough illnesses to car owners.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
No illnesses have been reported so far, according to Atlanta's WSB-TV, despite the potential risk.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The illnesses started in May and hospitalized 24 people.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Dream Drives for Kids is a nonprofit organization that connects children undergoing treatment for a wide range of childhood illnesses to some very cool cars and famous drivers.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
At the Forbes Healthcare Summit, Walgreens chief pharmacy officer Rick Gates, said pharmacists have already been testing for an array of illnesses including Covid-19 and then prescribing medications.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illnesses
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Inflammatory diseases that bacopa may help treat include rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).—
Alex Yampolsky,
Health,
3 Jan. 2025
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Such potential threats, in the worst of scenarios, can accelerate the rate at which diseases spread.—
William A. Haseltine,
TIME,
3 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the illness has an overall worldwide mortality rate of a little less than 1 percent—much higher than common ailments like the flu.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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Without the funding, survivors and responders suffering from cancer and other ailments would see their care rationed.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
20 Dec. 2024
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Nobody inside the Minnesota Wild locker room was trying to insult anybody’s intelligence by claiming a 1-goal win Monday night over the worst team in the NHL completely cured their recent ills.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The report also outlined recommendations for healing communities wracked by the social ills wrought by the schools, for revitalizing language and cultural support, for reunifying families, for reforms in tribal community education and for steps to reduce violence in tribal communities.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
The Arizona Republic,
20 Dec. 2024
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Multiple reports indicate that people with the disease are presenting with flu-like symptoms, including headaches, fevers, and breathing difficulties.—
Dave Wessner,
Forbes,
6 Dec. 2024
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The illness often begins with mild symptoms, with fevers, chills, vomiting and headaches.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Nov. 2024
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“Illnesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illnesses. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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