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Recent Examples of diseased
The only curative treatment is to remove the diseased part of the colon—ideally in a minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure, performed with surgical tools and a thin camera inserted through small incisions.
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IEEE Spectrum, 21 May 2025
Wood chips can be used as mulch for flower beds, but make sure to dispose of any debris from diseased trees rather than mulching to avoid spreading diseases around your property.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
These scenes render heterosexual desire as a shallow, diseased endeavor.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 25 June 2025
Also, over the past two years, 140 diseased ash trees were removed.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 13 June 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 21 May 2025
Wood chips can be used as mulch for flower beds, but make sure to dispose of any debris from diseased trees rather than mulching to avoid spreading diseases around your property.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
These scenes render heterosexual desire as a shallow, diseased endeavor.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 25 June 2025
Also, over the past two years, 140 diseased ash trees were removed.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diseased
Adjective
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Newcastle was eight games into the 2020-21 season with no wins to its name, its squad unfit and directionless.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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But the dreamscape is an airless place, unfit for permanent residence.—
Book Marks
July 3,
Literary Hub,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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For mentally incapacitated adult patients, their partners can take part in the decisions as guardians.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
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If an incapacitated patient has not designated someone to make medical decisions for them, the hospital automatically takes over, said Thaddeus Pope, a bioethicist and professor at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law in Minnesota.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Unfortunately, no, and that option might actually not be so good — at least for the ailing global climate.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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The $8 billion deal will put another family at the helm of the ailing Paramount Pictures and streaming service Paramount+; only in this case, the dynasty is led by tech giant and Oracle founder Larry Ellison.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Here’s what she’s learned about how to spot bad bosses and avoid unhealthy workplaces.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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What to Know On Friday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) was expected to reach the purple category (between 201 and 300), or the very unhealthy level.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Alaska, Michigan, and Maine are among the latest states with paid sick or family leave laws on the books.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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If an unvaccinated child or person is feeling unwell, here’s what to watch for: Cough Runny nose Itchy, watery eyes A high fever Small white spots (Koplik's spots) inside the inner lining of the cheek What do measles look like?—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Jet lag can cause a general feeling of being unwell, and include symptoms like fatigue, insomnia, and digestive issues.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Thursday’s Wimbledon semifinal between Aryna Sabalenka and American Amanda Anisimova was halted by two stoppages in the first set due to spectators being taken ill in the stands.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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These individuals are more likely to become severely ill if exposed to disease.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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But Crenshaw dismissed that argument as both self-inflicted and legally unsound.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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The approach that the Great Barrington Declaration laid out was, at the time, widely denounced by public-health experts, including the World Health Organization and then–NIH director Francis Collins, as dangerous and scientifically unsound.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2025
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“Diseased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diseased. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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