as in diseases
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
in the olden days people were always suffering from some unknown malady
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Recent Examples of maladies
Amodei, however, remained optimistic about AI's impact on humanity and its ability, for instance, to cure medical maladies.
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Mason Leath, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Simmons also argued that medical tests would show that Chen’s maladies are not consistent with drinking Drano, but are more likely from acid reflux.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Her friends would deal with maladies as diverse as pill addiction and demonic possession.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
One of the oddest maladies of our current TV era has been a desensitization to Nicole Kidman.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
DeGrom a two-time Cy Young Award winner, also has had surgery on his ulnar nerve in his elbow and missed time due to forearm tightness, among other maladies.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
But those maladies have nothing against the ones presented in this list—six afflictions that many of us have come to know all too well.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Musgrove’s history of performing well and working through maladies bolsters the Padres’ confidence.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The maladies also come at a time in Cleveland’s schedule where some of its more notable matchups are coming up quite soon.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Mason Leath, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Simmons also argued that medical tests would show that Chen’s maladies are not consistent with drinking Drano, but are more likely from acid reflux.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Her friends would deal with maladies as diverse as pill addiction and demonic possession.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
One of the oddest maladies of our current TV era has been a desensitization to Nicole Kidman.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
DeGrom a two-time Cy Young Award winner, also has had surgery on his ulnar nerve in his elbow and missed time due to forearm tightness, among other maladies.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
But those maladies have nothing against the ones presented in this list—six afflictions that many of us have come to know all too well.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Musgrove’s history of performing well and working through maladies bolsters the Padres’ confidence.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The maladies also come at a time in Cleveland’s schedule where some of its more notable matchups are coming up quite soon.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maladies
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Existing studies are limited (and have been mostly done in animals or laboratory settings), but there's some evidence that cinnamon may help in treating or preventing multiple different diseases.—
Sarah Bradley,
Health,
11 Dec. 2025
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Silicosis also increases the risk for other lung diseases, such as lung cancer and tuberculosis.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Raw dairy, his farm has claimed, could cure, treat or prevent myriad diseases and ailments, from diabetes and ear infections to allergies, eczema and arthritis.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Vivi Sanchez Salinas with MiSalud, a nonprofit that contracts with farms to offer counseling services, said the stress of potential immigration enforcement may hamper productivity and show up in the form of physical ailments, for example, trouble sleeping, stomach issues and headaches.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The law allows patients with terminal illnesses to end their lives with lethal medication — without supervision of their medical team.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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People with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or those recovering from gastrointestinal illnesses may experience more bloating, gas, or discomfort when consuming fiber-rich grains like brown rice.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
9 Dec. 2025
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Ultimately, a ballot initiative won’t cure the ills that plague healthcare in the United States, said the Lown Institute’s Saini.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
10 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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Some sicknesses also appeared near the bottom of the list.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Oct. 2024
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“Maladies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maladies. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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