as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
in the olden days people were always suffering from some unknown malady
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Recent Examples of malady
Simmons also argued that medical tests would show that Chen’s maladies are not consistent with drinking Drano, but are more likely from acid reflux.
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City News Service,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Heart disease kills more people worldwide than any other malady, and even though doctors use cholesterol-lowering medications and recommend lifestyle habits to control major risk factors.
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Alice Park,
Time,
28 May 2026
Her friends would deal with maladies as diverse as pill addiction and demonic possession.
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Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
One of the oddest maladies of our current TV era has been a desensitization to Nicole Kidman.
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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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City News Service,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Heart disease kills more people worldwide than any other malady, and even though doctors use cholesterol-lowering medications and recommend lifestyle habits to control major risk factors.
—
Alice Park,
Time,
28 May 2026
Her friends would deal with maladies as diverse as pill addiction and demonic possession.
—
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
One of the oddest maladies of our current TV era has been a desensitization to Nicole Kidman.
—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malady
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Speaking with Seacoast Online, part of the USA TODAY Network, three years after his diagnosis, Hall said the symptoms of the disease can come and go.
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While bedbugs are not known to spread or transmit disease, the Environmental Protection Agency considers the parasitic insects a pest that can cause other public health issues such as allergic reactions, secondary infections and mental health impacts on those living in infested homes.
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Worth noting Right-hander Tyler Mahle is scheduled to return from his left hamstring ailment and start on Wednesday against the Athletics, per Vitello.
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Interest in kratom surged in the last couple of years as users have reported consuming the compound in the form of a pill, powder or tea to treat various ailments.
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Symptoms include a rash, which can appear three to five days after onset of illness, cough, runny nose and red and watery eyes, as well as a fever that can be higher than 101 degrees.
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Peterson missed 11 games in 2026-27 because of illness or cramping and asked out of several other contests.
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In the winter of 1920, the United States entered Prohibition in the United States after years of campaigning by temperance groups who believed alcohol sat at the root of many social ills.
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On this near-ideal night, all the ills of the past few years faded away, and an era — or at least a month — of real ambition began.
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Symptoms include a rash, which can appear three to five days after onset of illness, cough, runny nose and red and watery eyes, as well as a fever that can be higher than 101 degrees.
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Specialized unit built for tight spaces As summer temperatures rise and futbol fever spreads, the department's new bike EMS team is positioned to ease concerns during emergencies.
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“Malady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malady. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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