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
Thomas said he’s spoken with a few other players who have dealt with similar maladies, including Carlos Correa and Harrison Bader.
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
There are no easy fixes to these societal maladies.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Minze Health, a developer of digital diagnostic and therapeutic devices for urology maladies, announced Thomas Moore as president and chief executive officer, based in the Twin Cities.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Of course, this malady could be overcome by ordering a DSG automatic GLI, but then any fun gleaned by rowing your gears is also lost.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
There are no easy fixes to these societal maladies.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Minze Health, a developer of digital diagnostic and therapeutic devices for urology maladies, announced Thomas Moore as president and chief executive officer, based in the Twin Cities.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Of course, this malady could be overcome by ordering a DSG automatic GLI, but then any fun gleaned by rowing your gears is also lost.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malady
Noun
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That research has also linked ultraprocessed foods to health concerns like obesity, Type 2 diabetes, cognitive decline and cardiovascular disease.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Other factors include age (most cases occur after age 50), diet (a high-fat diet can increase cancer risk), and family history of the disease.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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The 49ers' starting quarterback, Brock Purdy, has missed three games so far this season due to a toe ailment.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Currently, people of African decent comprise 2% or less of the global genomic data — information that is essential to understanding risks of certain diseases and other ailments and is key to crafting effective treatments and preventative measures.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Oct. 2025
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The game began with a moment of silence for legendary Argentine coach Miguel Russo, who died on Wednesday after a long illness.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Develop a collaborative group presentation that proposes alternative language and frameworks for understanding historical illness.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For all their ills, the Chargers are in first place.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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The retraction was expected by many nutrition experts, who have long questioned claims that this kind of vinegar could remedy ills including obesity, diabetes, and even cancer.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
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High fevers and pain are widely recognized as potential risks to a pregnancy if left untreated.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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The show still attracts an older crowd, who grew up at the height of ABBA fever in the 1970s.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Malady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malady. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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