as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
a doctor known for successfully treating patients with chronic back ailments
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Recent Examples of ailment
The most important of whom is Draisaitl, who remains out with a lower-body ailment.
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Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
While moderate to severe ailments require a certain amount of rest and recovery, mild ones might improve with movement.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
Supports the immune system and may help prevent seasonal ailments such as colds and flu.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
James averaged 25 points (51.7% shooting from the field, 38.4% from 3-point range), 8.5 assists and 8.2 rebounds while playing in 58 of the Lakers’ first 62 games before missing time because of the groin ailment.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 23 Mar. 2025
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Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
While moderate to severe ailments require a certain amount of rest and recovery, mild ones might improve with movement.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
Supports the immune system and may help prevent seasonal ailments such as colds and flu.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
James averaged 25 points (51.7% shooting from the field, 38.4% from 3-point range), 8.5 assists and 8.2 rebounds while playing in 58 of the Lakers’ first 62 games before missing time because of the groin ailment.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ailment
Noun
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While much research is still needed into the disease’s progression, Edgerly said people can take steps to potentially reduce their risk.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Fighting the disease for over 30 years, Peters and his charity fundraised and sought to raise awareness on new treatments for cancer patients.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2025
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Pet owners should watch for signs of illness and consult a veterinarian with concerns, according to Douglas County health officials.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Modern medicine’s first attempt to cure psychiatric illness through surgery may be traced back to the late 19th century, when Gottlieb Burckhardt, a Swiss psychiatrist, removed tissue from the cerebral cortex in a half-dozen patients.—
Frieda Klotz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
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Those not employed were most commonly caring for a family member, attending school, or ill.—
KFF Health News,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2025
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In the meantime, the new administrators warn that the Kennedy Center is impoverished, that the facility has become shoddy and that some of its programming ill serves the American ideal.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2025
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As far as the long-term effects, frequent and heavy alcohol consumption can lead to serious health conditions like liver disease, heart problems, increased cancer risk and damage to the nervous system.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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California’s capital city was ranked 13th for Easter traditions and was in eighth place overall for weather conditions, according to WalletHub. Which other California cities made the list?—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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When the rash appears, the fever may spike over 104 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the CDC.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2025
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Climate & Environment Valley fever is a growing risk in Central California; few visitors ever get a warning Oct. 2, 2024 The largest jump occurred in Monterey County, where case counts tripled, from 100 as of Nov. 30, 2022, to 299 by the same time in 2024.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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But that drop is just one indication of serious financial sickness at the EV maker, problems brought on by falling sales for the first time in its history and falling prices for electric vehicles.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2025
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Among them are loss, sickness and the perception of being a burden to others.—
Ashley Milne-Tyte,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Ailment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ailment. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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