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as in illness
the condition of not being in good health
she was plagued by sickness most of her adult life
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as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant or animal's normal bodily functioning
a sickness that resulted in the death of millions of the nation's elm trees
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as in nausea
a disturbed condition of the stomach in which one feels like vomiting
the sickness that many women feel during the early months of a pregnancy
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Recent Examples of sickness
Carey, who won bronze in the women’s vault final, pushed through sickness in the lead-up to her performance, while Chiles’ first ever solo prize, a bronze medal in the floor final, was stripped amid rank controversy involving Romanian gymnasts and Ana Barbosu and Sabrina Maneca-Voinea.
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Due to Short’s sickness, Martin announced that the comedy duo would have to reschedule their shows this weekend in Durham, N.C. and Knoxville, Tenn.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
Mark didn’t like to be reminded that sickness and death turned a profit.
—Hannah Gold, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Hospitals were working through the logistical challenges of preparing for an onslaught of patients with a sickness doctors barely understood.
—Erica E. Phillips, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2025
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Due to Short’s sickness, Martin announced that the comedy duo would have to reschedule their shows this weekend in Durham, N.C. and Knoxville, Tenn.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
Mark didn’t like to be reminded that sickness and death turned a profit.
—Hannah Gold, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Hospitals were working through the logistical challenges of preparing for an onslaught of patients with a sickness doctors barely understood.
—Erica E. Phillips, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sickness
Noun
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According to the 41-year-old and his wife Jessica, their son Miller died after a sudden illness while on vacation.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Doctors have said his voice has been weakened by his illness.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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This ultimately translates into more people that will get infected with these diseases, with the potential of spreading it to all Americans, including White Americans in urban neighborhoods.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Five to 10 percent of people with ALS have a family member with the disease.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Constipation, nausea and stomach pain are also listed as other possible side effects.—
Karen Fratti,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Symptoms may include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees ZZ Top have announced that their longtime drummer, Frank Beard, is taking a break from touring to treat an undisclosed ailment.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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After years of mid-season ailments, Horn was able to play in 15 games, while producing 68 tackles, two sacks, 13 pass breakups and an interception.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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The book doesn’t find a clear answer to its titular question but breaks a taboo by searching for one in choices made by Iranians themselves and not just ills done to them by outsiders.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
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Exemptions from fasting are made for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, the elderly, and the ill.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Allergies don’t typically cause fever, but viral infections can.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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More top sports stories: Photos: Baseball fever grips Tokyo as the Cubs open their season in Japan Loyola and DePaul men and UIC women accept postseason tournament invitations Review: Mary J. Blige’s voice at the United Center was in top form — so why the rush?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Sickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sickness. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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