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as in disease
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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as in sickness
the condition of not being in good health
prone to illness as a child, he was sent to a western ranch with the expectation that it would toughen him up
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Recent Examples of illness
If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2025
So for any towels, sheets, and clothing that has come into contact with illnesses, remember to skip the cold water for this cycle.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
No chronic illness, no prescription medications, normal blood work and all that in my physical exams.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
But then there are the rare illnesses that produce truly violent forces.
—ArsTechnica, 27 June 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2025
So for any towels, sheets, and clothing that has come into contact with illnesses, remember to skip the cold water for this cycle.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
No chronic illness, no prescription medications, normal blood work and all that in my physical exams.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
But then there are the rare illnesses that produce truly violent forces.
—ArsTechnica, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for illness
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Sitting or standing on the plate for just a few minutes can help with lymphatic drainage, in return reducing swelling, boosting the immune system, and lessening the chance of disease.—
Kristin Auble,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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Vaccination Rates Are Declining Despite the safety and efficacy of the vaccine, and the potential severity of the disease, vaccination rates are declining.—
Dave Wessner,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The Vet advises in his video that symptoms and sickness may not be immediately apparent after consuming ibuprofen.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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The sickness got bad enough that Ayers returned to lower elevation to rest and recover for several days, before heading back.—
Ben Ayers,
Outside Online,
1 July 2025
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The 83-year-old singer-songwriter and former member of Grammy-winning folk duo Simon & Garfunkel announced the cancellation of two concerts in Philadelphia over the weekend due to a physical ailment.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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Yet Crawford was also pitching through a knee ailment for much of last season and as a result, began the current campaign on the injured list.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
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Studies consistently reveal perfectionism’s links to anxiety, depression and other ills.—
Francine Russo,
Scientific American,
24 June 2025
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And then there were the potential ills of a conventional approach, like fumes spewed by laminate flooring.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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One historical account suggests salicylic acid was isolated from queen-of-the-prairie’s flowers in the 1830s, perhaps revealing why the plant’s flowers were used in tea to reduce fever and alleviate pain.—
Sheryl DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Often the diseases have flu-like symptoms, such as a fever, headache or chills.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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“Illness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illness. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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