as in illnesses
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
they caught a rare disease while they were traveling in Africa and were sick for weeks
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Recent Examples of diseases
Overwatering can leave grass with weak roots and vulnerable to diseases, so stick to a schedule and spot-treat patches if needed.
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Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
However, these squashes can also be vulnerable to common plant diseases like powdery mildew or mosaic virus.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
And, her work set the stage for modern molecular immunology investigations across many diseases.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
Modern medicine treats diseases one-by-one, but what if aging itself is the root cause?
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Immunization once made these diseases rare, but now, doubt is elevated over science.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Most of the recent conversations about the Food and Drug Administration have centered around the rejection of drugs for rare diseases that might have been approved had regulatory flexibility been applied.
—Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 16 Apr. 2026
Combination vaccines are single injections that protect against multiple, preventable diseases and have been used since the 1940s.
—Kar-Hai Chu, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
In so many words, biohazardous waste includes anything that can transmit diseases.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
However, these squashes can also be vulnerable to common plant diseases like powdery mildew or mosaic virus.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
And, her work set the stage for modern molecular immunology investigations across many diseases.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
Modern medicine treats diseases one-by-one, but what if aging itself is the root cause?
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Immunization once made these diseases rare, but now, doubt is elevated over science.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Most of the recent conversations about the Food and Drug Administration have centered around the rejection of drugs for rare diseases that might have been approved had regulatory flexibility been applied.
—Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 16 Apr. 2026
Combination vaccines are single injections that protect against multiple, preventable diseases and have been used since the 1940s.
—Kar-Hai Chu, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
In so many words, biohazardous waste includes anything that can transmit diseases.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diseases
Noun
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Aging and damaged brain cells, or neurons, can cause memory problems and limit the brain’s ability to recover from illnesses.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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This challenge is compounded for older Americans with multiple chronic illnesses — the fastest-growing segment of our population.—
Benjamin Kornitzer,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Star defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) played in only two games, while quarterback Lamar Jackson missed four games and played through various nagging ailments in others.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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And as an athlete, I was faced with so many different physical ailments, from muscle soreness, back strains, muscle tears, broken ankles, to my bigger crashes and all of those things.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
16 Apr. 2026
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The symptoms of our darkest cultural sicknesses become visible.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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From the moment the kids set foot back at school in the fall, until some time around spring break, parents can expect sicknesses to take over their homes faster than the latest viral slang expression.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
10 Jan. 2026
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And this one guy at this one firm can't solve all of his industry's ills.—
Sam Yellowhorse Kesler,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2026
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Even as professional coders are becoming increasingly enthusiastic about the power of AI coding tools, many end users still see them as a boogeyman to instantly blame for any and all observed ills in the tech industry.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2026
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Endicott already has been a stop for some ships previously and an alternative when conditions in Tracy Arm, such as excess ice, have been unsafe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Red danger flags were flying due to ocean conditions.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Those born second, on the other hand, were more likely to be diagnosed with substance use disorders, shingles and gastrointestinal disorders.—
Sara Novak,
Scientific American,
21 Apr. 2026
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Weed also did not improve other mental health conditions such as anorexia nervosa, bipolar disorder or psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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In addition to fevers and continuous, watery diarrhea, rotavirus symptoms in babies and children can also include loss of appetite and dehydration, per the NFID.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Old Herald clippings from 1986 reported about homeowners toilets and sinks smelling like gas, a 3-year-old getting rashes and fevers from drinking the well water and fear of driers exploding.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Diseases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diseases. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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