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
Officials with Connecticut’s mosquito management program are hard at work setting up traps and collecting mosquitoes for the presence of viruses that can cause illnesses in people, including West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
Rats transmit diseases through urine and waste, causing fever and other illnesses.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 12 June 2026
Some mosquitoes can spread dengue, Zika, yellow fever, chikungunya, West Nile virus and other illnesses.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Eventually, the ways in which our body tried to cope — by sweating, for example - no longer suffice, which can result in illnesses like heat stroke, which typically starts when core temperature hits 104 F or more and can lead to death.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Other foodborne illnesses related to oysters Oysters are also frequently tied to outbreaks of salmonella and norovirus.
—Eva Flowe
june 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Pet insurance typically helps cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses related to accidents, illnesses, and, in some cases, preventive care.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 June 2026
This can cause bacteria like Salmonella to multiply rapidly, leading to foodborne illnesses if consumed.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Community engagement remains crucial, especially since early Ebola symptoms can resemble other illnesses.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 May 2026
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
Rats transmit diseases through urine and waste, causing fever and other illnesses.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 12 June 2026
Some mosquitoes can spread dengue, Zika, yellow fever, chikungunya, West Nile virus and other illnesses.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Eventually, the ways in which our body tried to cope — by sweating, for example - no longer suffice, which can result in illnesses like heat stroke, which typically starts when core temperature hits 104 F or more and can lead to death.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Other foodborne illnesses related to oysters Oysters are also frequently tied to outbreaks of salmonella and norovirus.
—Eva Flowe
june 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Pet insurance typically helps cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses related to accidents, illnesses, and, in some cases, preventive care.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 June 2026
This can cause bacteria like Salmonella to multiply rapidly, leading to foodborne illnesses if consumed.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Community engagement remains crucial, especially since early Ebola symptoms can resemble other illnesses.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illnesses
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Any time people from around the world gather together, the risk of certain diseases goes up.—
Alice Park,
Time,
12 June 2026
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Water shortages, limited hygiene and extreme heat and humidity continue to accelerate the spread of these diseases.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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While every ceremonial facilitator has their own unique way of preparing ayahuasca, most often two plants are brewed together (caapi vine and chacruna leaves) to create the highly powerful, transportive substance that can be used to treat physical and mental ailments.—
Michaela Trimble,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Tabbed a Colts starter as a rookie, hamstring and quadriceps ailments shut him down halfway through that initial professional campaign.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 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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Many Barcelona residents feel the Sagrada Familia's fame has driven some of overtourism's worst ills.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 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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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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Bessent’s team will assess conditions in Gulf countries and request estimates of the cost of repairing damage inflicted by Iran since the start of the conflict.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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According to experts, travel creates the perfect conditions for tight bonds.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Illnesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illnesses. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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