as in diseases
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 ailments
And, in the course of the novel, the characters do, in fact, die, one after another, but mostly from the ailments of old age.
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Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
The partnership tried to play through the ailments, but the results weren’t materializing for most of the year.
—The Athletic Tennis Staff, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
But caring for those ailments until a dog is adopted comes with a cost.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
He's laughed it off and even monetized his struggles, but one man can only deal with years of various health ailments before sliding out of the spotlight.
—Andrew Hughes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The Pomegranate in Medicine The pomegranate has been used as a remedy for many ailments.
—Demir Alp, JSTOR Daily, 29 Aug. 2025
Cruise ships have onboard medical facilities that can treat a wide range of ailments.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
While the foul did not result in any major injury, the Valkyries are still dealing with a number of ailments, even if starting two-guard Tiffany Hayes is back in the lineup after sitting out the last game for rest purposes.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2025
Several natural remedies may help relieve common pregnancy ailments and other symptoms.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 23 Aug. 2025
Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
The partnership tried to play through the ailments, but the results weren’t materializing for most of the year.
—The Athletic Tennis Staff, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
But caring for those ailments until a dog is adopted comes with a cost.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
He's laughed it off and even monetized his struggles, but one man can only deal with years of various health ailments before sliding out of the spotlight.
—Andrew Hughes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The Pomegranate in Medicine The pomegranate has been used as a remedy for many ailments.
—Demir Alp, JSTOR Daily, 29 Aug. 2025
Cruise ships have onboard medical facilities that can treat a wide range of ailments.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
While the foul did not result in any major injury, the Valkyries are still dealing with a number of ailments, even if starting two-guard Tiffany Hayes is back in the lineup after sitting out the last game for rest purposes.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2025
Several natural remedies may help relieve common pregnancy ailments and other symptoms.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ailments
Noun
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Fox News' Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in healthcare, wellness, diseases, mental health and more.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Will eradicated diseases make a comeback if vaccination rates decline?—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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These rules, enforced by the state Department of Health, are designed to prevent outbreaks of contagious illnesses that once posed widespread threats.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Public records and lawsuits show that many in-custody deaths involved serious health care lapses — medication being withheld, delayed care and failure to monitor people with serious illnesses.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In their assessments, desegregation and the passage of time have cured all of America’s racial ills.—
Time,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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Macbeth, also an unstable Scottish king, blames the witches for the ills caused by his own murderous decisions.—
Emily Zarevich,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pathogens in human poop can remain active for a long time – over a year in outdoor environments – meaning that waste left behind today can cause severe gastrointestinal disease and other sicknesses for future visitors.—
B. Derrick Taff,
The Conversation,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These plants are adapted to the specific soils, climate and other local conditions of their region and support the local food web, providing habitat for native wildlife, pollinators and insects.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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These conditions make travel difficult.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Measles also causes fevers and red, watery eyes and can lead to complications such as pneumonia or, in rare cases, brain damage and death.—
Elizabeth Chuck,
NBC News,
4 Mar. 2025
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They are associated with fevers, chills, night sweats, unexplained weight loss, pregnancy, or a postpartum or immunocompromising condition.—
Cathy Nelson,
Verywell Health,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Ailments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ailments. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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