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as in poorly
temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body
those coworkers who always seem to get sick immediately before or after long holiday weekends
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as in shocked
filled with disgust
it makes me sick to think of someone hurting a helpless animal
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as in tired
having one's patience, interest, or pleasure exhausted
I'm sick of listening to this radio station
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as in corrupt
having or showing lowered moral character or standards
some people insisted that only a sick soul could write such books
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Recent Examples of sick
There are still times when using hot or warm water is recommended, such as when doing laundry after someone has been sick or when treating certain stains, like waxy lipstick or drops of oil.
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Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
When to Call a Professional Involve a wildlife professional if the babies appear sick, injured, orphaned, or are creating a safety concern on the property, says Rakestraw.
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
More than 680 people have gotten sick since the state’s first outbreak began on June 20, 2025.
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Devi Shastri,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
More than 680 people have gotten sick since the state's first outbreak began on June 20, 2025.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
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Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
When to Call a Professional Involve a wildlife professional if the babies appear sick, injured, orphaned, or are creating a safety concern on the property, says Rakestraw.
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
More than 680 people have gotten sick since the state’s first outbreak began on June 20, 2025.
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Devi Shastri,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
More than 680 people have gotten sick since the state's first outbreak began on June 20, 2025.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
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This fragmented model creates friction and quietly drains profitability through unbilled hours, margin erosion from poorly staffed projects and elevated turnover when top talent hits operational roadblocks.
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For however poorly things are going — and the bad tone set by the starters has leaked into some defensive lapses and some pressing at the plate — the Padres got themselves into a really favorable position before this.
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Her mom was incredibly proud — and a bit shocked — that a Black man had been elected president.
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While perusing an old friend’s social media account, she was shocked to see a little boy in the background of one of the photos.
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Lauryn slept 12 to 16 hours a day, frequently became ill and lost much of her short-term memory.
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For too long, law enforcement has been treated as the default response to every societal ill.
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Hollywood Plot Lines and Reality These are the tired questions every UFO skeptic asks.
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If your complexion tends to look flat or tired by midday, this powder can help bring back some radiance.
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Johnson County He was arrested last August on charges of abuse of office and corrupt influence.
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The kidnappings have been linked to run-ins with drug cartels and corrupt government officials, while there have also been cases involving young women who worked at the country’s many factories.
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Are those still your worst fears?
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While a higher tracker error is not bad in and of itself, most investors become uncomfortable when their portfolio acts so differently from the index.
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Davis becomes disgusted by Bill’s nonchalance and dismissiveness.
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Your leader is disgusted in all of you’.
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Scotland may have lost 0-1 to Morocco in a World Cup match at Boston Stadium on Friday, but the thing the Tartan Army was most upset about?
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Katie Wilson won an upset victory to lead Seattle last fall.
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“Sick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sick. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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