Synonyms of sicken
Examples of sicken in a Sentence
Many people sickened and died on the long voyage.
The bacteria in the drinking water sickened the whole village.
We were sickened by the reports of violence.
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Foodborne illnesses sicken 48 million Americans – 1 in 6 people – each year.
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Lisa Cuchara, The Conversation, 14 Nov. 2025
At least 15 babies in 12 states have been sickened with infant botulism.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
The formula was linked to a botulism outbreak that sickened 15 infants in 12 states.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 12 Nov. 2025
Two babies each have been sickened in California, Texas and Illinois.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
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Lisa Cuchara, The Conversation, 14 Nov. 2025
At least 15 babies in 12 states have been sickened with infant botulism.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
The formula was linked to a botulism outbreak that sickened 15 infants in 12 states.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 12 Nov. 2025
Two babies each have been sickened in California, Texas and Illinois.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sicken
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“Sicken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sicken. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.
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