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as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
before the days of modern medicine, when death remained a mystery, people said that someone died of a fever and left it at that
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as in frenzy
a state of wildly excited activity or emotion
in the fever of a political campaign a lot of things get said that never should have been said
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Recent Examples of fever
Some pets may exhibit more subtle symptoms, such as decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2024
When to go to the emergency room Chin-Hong said if symptoms are mild, including low-grade fever, dry cough, sore throat, headaches and mild aches and pains, parents can keep their children home and contact their primary care provider with any questions.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
The Summary Nearly 12 million cases of dengue fever have been recorded in the Americas this year, close to triple last year’s total.
—Randi Richardson, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2024
Sometimes the predatory instinct will get the better or the fever.
—Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2024
When to go to the emergency room Chin-Hong said if symptoms are mild, including low-grade fever, dry cough, sore throat, headaches and mild aches and pains, parents can keep their children home and contact their primary care provider with any questions.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
The Summary Nearly 12 million cases of dengue fever have been recorded in the Americas this year, close to triple last year’s total.
—Randi Richardson, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2024
Sometimes the predatory instinct will get the better or the fever.
—Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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Worsening nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea Seizures Extreme fatigue High fever Rapid heart rate Disorientation A Quick Review Kidney failure is the last stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD), and everyone experiences the condition a little differently.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 30 Nov. 2024
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Autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis are fueled by the overaction of the immune system, and inflammation is part of that.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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This location signals a step change for the initiative, showcasing how a creative approach to retail can resonate even in the midst of the festive shopping frenzy.Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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The recipe for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner includes a pinch of frenzy, a dash of angst and a sprinkle of panic.Barry Gordemer, NPR, 25 Nov. 2024
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There are more than 2,500 types of salmonella, but fewer than 100 are responsible for most human illnesses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Disease and death rates In particular, Harris underscored AI’s impact not just on productivity, but also its potential to transform the cost of care and the rates of illness, disease and death.Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
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The complex suffered significant damage years ago, during the Islamic State group’s rampage across Syria.Tia Goldenberg and Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
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Cruz is hoping to ride that wave of bigotry to another term in Congress, releasing an all-out rampage of anti-trans ads this election season.Samantha Riedel, Them, 1 Nov. 2024
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Blink Twice nods at a tangle of different contemporary ailments: lifestyle fetishism, wellness hedonism, our obscene fealty to stolid tech bros and their untrammeled wealth.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
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She was hospitalized for various ailments in 2005 and has kept her life private since then.Liza Esquibias, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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The decline of in-person theater attendance, seen by many as one of the biggest ills affecting the industry, also seems to be not such a big problem for those financing AFM-friendly independent films, which have not traditionally focused on theatrical deals.Todd Longwell, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
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Sometimes the dots that connect horror movies to larger societal ills can only be recognized with the benefit of hindsight.Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2024
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Antisemitism is not only an attack on Jews but a symptom of a broader sickness: a world that chooses darkness over light, fear over unity.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Financial hard times, lawsuits, firing employees, sickness, tragedy, divorce, cross-country moves, and worries about children are all part of this involuntary hardship.Matt Reynolds, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Fever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fever. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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