as in diseases
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
suffered from a mysterious illness that left her weak and tired all the time
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Recent Examples of illnesses
What illnesses are currently trending in Boise?
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Hali Smith
may 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
According to Mitchell, the San Marcos Police Department is investigating the students’ illnesses, and the staff member who sold the cookies to students was removed from the district.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 8 May 2026
This cooling reduces the risk of heat illnesses and can lower homeowner energy costs.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
So far, no illnesses have been reported, the FDA said.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
For high-priority situations, a PCR test for viral illnesses can usually be done in several hours.
—Lauren Dunn, NBC news, 7 May 2026
Hantaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause serious illnesses and death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 May 2026
Some people, especially children younger than 5, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems, may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Now, dairy products account for about 1% of such illnesses.
—Laura Ungar, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Hali Smith
may 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
According to Mitchell, the San Marcos Police Department is investigating the students’ illnesses, and the staff member who sold the cookies to students was removed from the district.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 8 May 2026
This cooling reduces the risk of heat illnesses and can lower homeowner energy costs.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
So far, no illnesses have been reported, the FDA said.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
For high-priority situations, a PCR test for viral illnesses can usually be done in several hours.
—Lauren Dunn, NBC news, 7 May 2026
Hantaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause serious illnesses and death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 May 2026
Some people, especially children younger than 5, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems, may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Now, dairy products account for about 1% of such illnesses.
—Laura Ungar, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illnesses
Noun
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Snakes help control rodent and insect populations, reducing the spread of diseases like Lyme disease.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Instead of a withering blast that annihilates you instantly, the real killer would be a highly elevated risk of cancer and degenerative diseases over time.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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This could help explain why hormonal birth control is so often prescribed for dozens of ailments—including painful periods, fibroids, and PCOS—that have few other effective treatments.—
Andréa Becker,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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Plus, the sandals have a thick leather strap that provides a pillowy cushion around the top of the foot, which is helpful for anyone with foot ailments.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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The most sicknesses were reported in Michigan.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
29 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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The expectations, the hope is so high for that prescription to be the salve for their ills.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
25 Apr. 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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The condition can cause pain, infections and fevers.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
25 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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Candidates for District 9 interviewed by the Southern California News Group said many residents increasingly connect ethics and accountability concerns at City Hall with broader frustrations over neighborhood conditions, city services and economic investment in the district.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The study notes that roughly half of the United States' nearly 15,000 wastewater treatment facilities use anaerobic digestion, a process in which microbes break down sewage sludge in oxygen-free conditions to reduce waste volume while producing biogas.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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“Illnesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illnesses. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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