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
This is why wastewater can give us a better picture of the prevalence of illnesses not always easily detected in a healthcare setting, said Bidwell, especially because most people recover at home without seeing a doctor or being formally diagnosed.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Community engagement remains crucial, especially since early Ebola symptoms can resemble other illnesses.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 May 2026
Rylan’s wish In 2025, Rylan was referred to Make-A-Wish Minnesota, a national nonprofit that grants wishes to children with critical illnesses.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
That creates ideal conditions for respiratory viruses and gastrointestinal illnesses to spread.
—Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 28 May 2026
In rare circumstances, salmonella can result in severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Blood donations are needed for trauma victims, cancer patients, surgeries, chronic illnesses and emergency situations, a news release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Sullivan battled multiple illnesses while her body struggled to protect itself.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
The program is especially focused on pregnant women, children, people with chronic illnesses and workers with high plastic exposure.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Community engagement remains crucial, especially since early Ebola symptoms can resemble other illnesses.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 May 2026
Rylan’s wish In 2025, Rylan was referred to Make-A-Wish Minnesota, a national nonprofit that grants wishes to children with critical illnesses.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
That creates ideal conditions for respiratory viruses and gastrointestinal illnesses to spread.
—Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 28 May 2026
In rare circumstances, salmonella can result in severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Blood donations are needed for trauma victims, cancer patients, surgeries, chronic illnesses and emergency situations, a news release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Sullivan battled multiple illnesses while her body struggled to protect itself.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
The program is especially focused on pregnant women, children, people with chronic illnesses and workers with high plastic exposure.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illnesses
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More than 10,000 rare diseases affect 30 million Americans.—
Elise Esposito,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Viral diseases in tomato plants cannot be treated with chemicals.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Those advocating for a fundamental reset — including Newsom, businesses, cities and counties — say a cottage industry of consultants and attorneys have morphed the claim process to include common ailments such as high blood pressure and toenail fungus.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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Not only that, but Jill said physical ailments were also taking their toll on the career politician.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Olena started with the children, the most vulnerable refugees as well as the most likely vectors of new sicknesses in the theater.—
James Verini,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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The most sicknesses were reported in Michigan.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Charli isn’t pretending the world’s ills are curable through a sweaty night dancing with friends.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Giant could have taken the same approach to Dahl as Dahl took to his own characters, clearly telegraphing the author’s ills and reducing him to them.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
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Early signs can mimic a severe flu, including fevers, chills, a productive cough, and chest or back pain in cases where the lung is infected.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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Ebola is tricky to clinically diagnose because symptoms at early stage of the disease are similar to other infectious diseases such as malaria, typhoid fever, shigellosis, meningitis and other viral haemorrhagic fevers.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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High-stakes save Boston Fire Department firefighters saved a crane operator stuck in his cab at Conley Terminal in South Boston Saturday, despite the dangerous weather conditions.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The journey to this point began almost a century ago and hundreds of miles away in China, when Mao Zedong reshaped Marxist–Leninist theory to fit the pre-industrial conditions of his country.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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“Illnesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illnesses. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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