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as in diseases
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
chicken pox and the other ills that were once a fixture of childhood
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as in evils
that which is morally unacceptable
idealistic people who try to cure all of our society's ills
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as in misfortunes
bad luck or an example of this
the travelers merrily set off on their journey, scarcely imagining the ills that would befall them
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Recent Examples of ills
Let unfettered markets create more technology, because technology can fix all of society’s ills, if only the short-sighted would get out of its way.
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Brian Fung, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
With the help of her friends, Wendie discovers a supernatural creature is responsible for many of the village’s ills.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Amid existential questions surrounding the ills of tourism, Torres’ restaurant is an example of a concept that could create more conscious travelers.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 20 Oct. 2024
However, the ills of over-tourism persist, affecting locals’ quality of life and disposable income as a growing share of major cities’ accommodation goes towards short-term lets servicing travelers.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 20 Oct. 2024
Imagine a successful nonprofit organization that not only sees what is wrong in our civil society but also takes direct action to remedy those ills.
—Patrick Riccards, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Supporters of the measure pitch it as a broad balm to a variety of ills plaguing America’s elections.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2024
The line is straight out of eugenics, the deeply dishonest scientism that in the early 20th century convinced many people that criminality, poverty and a host of other ills were all inherited.
—Daniel Vergano, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2024
And high unemployment is associated with a broad range of social ills, including higher rates of poverty, food insecurity, addiction and premature death.
—Jamelle Bouie, The Mercury News, 9 Oct. 2024
Brian Fung, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
With the help of her friends, Wendie discovers a supernatural creature is responsible for many of the village’s ills.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Amid existential questions surrounding the ills of tourism, Torres’ restaurant is an example of a concept that could create more conscious travelers.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 20 Oct. 2024
However, the ills of over-tourism persist, affecting locals’ quality of life and disposable income as a growing share of major cities’ accommodation goes towards short-term lets servicing travelers.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 20 Oct. 2024
Imagine a successful nonprofit organization that not only sees what is wrong in our civil society but also takes direct action to remedy those ills.
—Patrick Riccards, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Supporters of the measure pitch it as a broad balm to a variety of ills plaguing America’s elections.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2024
The line is straight out of eugenics, the deeply dishonest scientism that in the early 20th century convinced many people that criminality, poverty and a host of other ills were all inherited.
—Daniel Vergano, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2024
And high unemployment is associated with a broad range of social ills, including higher rates of poverty, food insecurity, addiction and premature death.
—Jamelle Bouie, The Mercury News, 9 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ills
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The ability to reprogram the stem cells of very old people is a 'game changer', said Perls, in reference to the scientific study of diseases of ageing.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The area has high levels of malnutrition and low vaccination coverage, leaving children vulnerable to a range of diseases, including malaria, pneumonia and measles, Tedros added.Brenda Goodman, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Great heroes must rise to drive back the ancient evils that roam this land.Erik Kain, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Digesting slavery’s evils daily Americans became a people by arguing politics in the press.Jon Grinspan, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2024
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The family believed her mounting ailments overtook her.J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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Stomach pain or tummy troubles are among the most common ailments that affect children and adults alike.Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Like the Civil War, like the Kennedy assassination and, one day, 9/11, tragedies once indelible in the minds of all Americans are destined to become one day less so.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Policyholders who pay premiums in good faith are often left to navigate a system designed to exhaust and discourage them, compounding the pain of accidents, illnesses, and tragedies.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Ten of 12 initial samples from victims came back positive for malaria, suggesting that patients may have been suffering from multiple illnesses at once, Ghebreyesus said.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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There had been no illnesses, the agency stated Tuesday.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Reports out of fall camp haven’t been super favorable to their offense, and while the defense will, again, be top-notch, a team with this bad of an offense cannot be trusted.Austin Mock, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
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The revenue could come from taxes on bads (pollution, for example) or on rents (including land and, above all, intellectual property).Martin Wolf, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2015
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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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“Ills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ills. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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